Torture

I hear lots of people, particularly on the right of the political spectrum, arguing that torture is permissible as long as it is not too harsh and brings results. I always want to ask them, how would they feel if "the other side" used the same "interrogation" techniques on our soldiers? Would they agree with that? Or would they just label it as barbaric and inhumane. I always wonder how they can exalt profiting from someone's suffering while also preaching Christian values and compassion. Quite hypocritical i think.

As someone who actually serves in the British Army and who can potentially get captured I hope I can rely on the fact that British Army does not torture. When it comes down to it, that fact may be the only defence I would have against the enemy torturing me.