Sorry, I did miss this one.
Being murdered is being murdered. No difference. I agree with you.
Now can you answer my question?
Would you rather have your family executed or water-boarded?
Depends on the family member. Some I'd like to have executed, and one I wouldn't mind to see tortured a bit first. However, even if
I have my own personal violent desires and depravities does not mean that I want
my government to have them too. Just because
I would like to kill someone with my bare hands does not mean I want
my government to kill people. Just because
I very well might resort to torturing someone if the circumstances were desperate enough does not mean I want
my government to torture people. Secrecy is the enemy of democracy, and a powerful government is the enemy of freedom. I like to be free.
Oh, and btw. I'd like to torture you a bit too. I'd like to pour water down your breathing passages until you cry for mercy, then I'd continue some more to ensure a lasting impression (read: claustrophobia, aquaphobia, anxiety attacks and depression). Just to force you to understand that "waterboarding" is torture. However I wouldn't want your government to do so to you.