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This R&D provides resources about the use of torture in the war on terrorism.  A Reuters poll last week showed that nearly two-thirds of Americans support the use of torture against suspected terrorists.  Analysts argue that this level of support reflects the San Bernardino, Paris, and Brussels attacks that have taken place over the last four months.  Proponents say that torture can extract vital information that saves lives, but opponents counter that it is not effective and violates America’s founding principles.