Torture is the act of inflicting severe pain or suffering, mental or physical, on a person in order to obtain information, intimidate or punish them. Torture is expressed in various ways, for example rape, forced labor, electric shocks, severe beatings, etc., and for this reason it is considered cruel, inhumane or degrading. It is therefore a violation of human rights and is strictly prohibited by international law. Michael Davis and many others have stated that torture is worse than murder. He states: “Torture and premature death are very serious evils, but if one is a greater evil than the other, it is certainly torture.” That being said, there are three main reasons to discuss why torture is not morally acceptable. However, in many cases it is considered very beneficial, but the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. First, bullying is a form of torture, but to a lesser extent, in which it results in low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, acts of self-harm, etc. Additionally, torture is primarily used as a means of obtaining information. , however, it is an inefficient querying tool in which the data provided could be falsified. Finally, torture is sometimes used to break down the autonomy of the individual, that is, their right to freedom and independence, forcing the victim to succumb to the executioner's way of thinking. To be clearer, harassment is a form of torture because it involves inflicting pain and suffering on individuals. Human beings have the ability to imitate what they see and hear in their environment, believing that it is acceptable. However, imitating violence seen on television or from family members is the reason why bullying has become more prevalent among...... middle of the newspaper... wise. Every religion must be accepted, regardless of its implications. Works Cited “Torture is bad.” Quotes. Np, and Web. February 28, 2014. “Torture.” Torture. Np, and Web. February 28, 2014. Miller, Seumas. "Torture." Stanford University. Stanford University, February 7, 2006. Web. March 1, 2014. BBC News. BBC and Web. March 1, 2014. “Bullying and suicide. » - Bullying statistics. Np, and Web. February 27, 2014. “National Anti-Bullying Center.” Four types of bullying. Np, and Web. March 1, 2014. “Amanda Todd's story: struggle, intimidation, suicide, self-harm. » YouTube. YouTube, October 11, 2012. Web. February 28, 2014. “Should it be legal to torture a suspect for information?” » The first online debate website. Np, and Web. March 1, 2014. “History and debate on torture”. Debate on torture. Np, and Web. February 28, 2014. “Debatewise. » In terms of debate. Np, and Web. February 27. 2014.