This moral argument-"Torturing prisoners of war is a case of intentional mistreatment. Therefore, prisoners of war should not be tortured."-fails because…
A) The premise is false
B) It lacks a moral premise
C) The conclusion is false
D) It lacks a moral conclusion

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The argument assumes a moral stance (that intentional mistreatment is wrong) without explicitly stating it. For the argument to be complete, it needs a clear moral premise that establishes why intentional mistreatment (such as torture) is morally unacceptable.

This Moral Argument-"Torturing Prisoners of War Is a Case of Intentional