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To the Editor: I am disappointed with the Journal for publishing articles by Bloche and Marks (January 6 and July 7 issues)^1,2 that are critical of U.S. military health professionals without devoting equal space to opposing views. To do so is akin to trying a defendant without permitting testimony solicited by the defense team.

The use of torture during times of war has been around as long as war itself, and no treaty can change this. If the use of a health care professional can make the procurement of useful information more efficient and humane (and there is no evidence . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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