Waterboarding & Washington

"There are two methods of influencing human behavior: one is by compulsion, the other by persuasion. A distinct line separates these methods. Let us examine it. When compulsion is used the one being compelled is not allowed his choice in the matter. He is commanded or forbidden to act in a specified manner and if he fails to do so he is physically punished until he complies. If he resists he is overpowered or punished until his resistance ceases. Punishment consists of depriving him of one of those possessions which every person desires to retain—life, liberty or property. When persuasion is used the one doing the persuading may use argument, pleading, logic or even the offer of a bribe. However, the one being influenced is left free to make his own decision. He knows that if he decides not to obey, he may incur the displeasure of his persuader but nothing more. Neither his life, liberty nor property are in jeopardy. No physical punishment is inflicted or threatened; otherwise the case is one of compulsion." H. Verlan Andersen Source