Which of the following best explains, according to Shue, why the victim's compliance is impossible in cases of terroristic torture?
A) The victim in cases of terroristic torture cannot possibly comply without sacrificing his or her deepest values.
B) The purpose of the torture is to intimidate others and this cannot be accomplished by the victim alone.
C) The victim has no means of convincingly indicating compliance with the demands of his or her torturer.
D) The purpose of terroristic torture is to inflict pain on the victim and the victim cannot control the amount of pain experienced.

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The purpose of terroristic torture, as explained by Shue, is to intimidate others, not necessarily to extract compliance from the victim. This form of torture is aimed at sending a message to a wider audience, making the victim's compliance irrelevant to achieving the torturer's goals.

Which of the Following Best Explains, According to Shue, Why