Makes you wonder why it wasn't done a third time. Or did you think that was some kind of strange coincidence?
Imagine: If we only tortured 2% (assuming your statistic is correct) and we did that in such a way that the word got around, don't you think that would have a positive effect on the ratio of accused that would immediately capitulate and sign anything to avoid the torture?
I think 2% is on the high side, those must have been extremely brave people. And those that survived the first round of torture without a confession apparently were given a second helping to see if that changed their minds.
Imagine: If we only tortured 2% (assuming your statistic is correct) and we did that in such a way that the word got around, don't you think that would have a positive effect on the ratio of accused that would immediately capitulate and sign anything to avoid the torture?
I think 2% is on the high side, those must have been extremely brave people. And those that survived the first round of torture without a confession apparently were given a second helping to see if that changed their minds.