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A madman who has threatened to explode several bombs in crowded
areas has been apprehended. Unfortunately, he has already planted

the bombs and they are scheduled to go off in a short time. It is
possible that hundreds of people may die. The authorities cannot
make him divulge the location of the bombs by conventional
methods. He refuses to say anything and requests a lawyer to protect
his fifth amendment right against self-incrimination. In exasperation,
some high level official suggests torture. This would be illegal, of
course, but the official thinks that it is nevertheless the right thing to
do in this desperate situation. Of the ethical approaches studied,
which approach would most likely support the position of the high
level official?