What role does Dershowitz's discussion of the case of the 9/11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui play in his argument for the establishment of a program for torture warrants?
A) It is used to argue that the rights of terror suspects would likely be better protected under such a program than under current practices.
B) It is used to argue for the greater deterrent effect such a public program would likely have on future terrorists compared to current practices.
C) It is used to argue that such a program would likely produce more valuable, actionable intelligence than current practices.
D) It is used to argue that torture of the innocent could be morally justified under such a program but not under current practices.

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Dershowitz uses the case of Zacarias Moussaoui to argue that a formalized torture warrant system would offer better legal protections and oversight for terror suspects than the existing ad hoc practices, thereby potentially safeguarding their rights more effectively.

What Role Does Dershowitz's Discussion of the Case of the 9/11