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The American public is divided over whether it is ever acceptable for the country to use torture in anti-terror efforts.

Overall, 48% say there are some circumstances under which the use of torture is acceptable in U.S. anti-terrorism efforts; about as many (49%) say there are no circumstances under which the use of torture is acceptable.

Apply Kant's formulas and contrasts to demonstrate the wrongness of torture.

2.The second premise is that conduct is "right" if it treats others as ends in themselves and not as means to an end (the "Second Maxim").

3.The conclusion is that a person acts morally when he or she acts as if his or her conduct was establishing a universal law governing others in similar circumstances (the "Third Maxim").