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New Yorkers speak out on torture

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Published 26 April, 2009, 12:03

Barak Obama's officials have released memos detailing the interrogation methods used by the Bush administration. Online journalist Lori 'The Resident' Harfenist asked New Yorkers whether torture was ever justified.

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