The Eighth Amendment to the Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishments, including torture.

[G_j]

just a refresher...


The Eighth Amendment (Amendment VIII) to the United States Constitution is the part of the United States Bill of Rights (ratified December 15, 1791[1]) prohibiting the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines or The Eighth Amendment (Amendment VIII) to the United States Constitution is the part of the United States Bill of Rights (ratified December 15, 1791[1]) prohibiting the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines or cruel and unusual punishments, including torture. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that this amendment's Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause also applies to the states. The phrases in this amendment originated in the English Bill of Rights of 1689.. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that this amendment's Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause also applies to the states. The phrases in this amendment originated in the English Bill of Rights of 1689.

[shraby]

1. As does the Geneva Conventions which as a ratified treaty becomes

a part of the constitution.

[Orrex]

2. "Quaint"

Isn't that how one of our recent war criminals described the Geneva Conventions?

[LiberalEsto]

3. Constitution? What Constitution?

The only part of it that some people in this country pay attention to is the so-called right to bear arms.

[Paladin]

4. +1000. In your face, DU torture supporters. (nt)