blood_and_money crime story 1989 interrogation tactics as learned at age 17 blindfold and restraints secure ease up close and reassuring whisper "you'll live through this" a lesson to be taught a question to be answered backhand slap across the face repeat question no answer forthcoming, repeat slap harder this time, careful not to elicit bleeding repeat for five minutes a little harder time for a breather change from good suit to black t-shirt and matching jeans look for good wine in refrigerator have a glass and give the patient a drink as well, but dosed with a spot of grain alcohol loosen tongue before loosening teeth repeat question more emphatically if answer is not forthcoming punch to the gut ask again, slap ask again, punch to the jaw good gloves are essential fit nicely for good dexterity, durable enough not to break on hard impacts act not on the patient's fear of death but on the patient's fear of further physical pain repeat for 3 minutes another breather, another drink water this time, cool (gesture of good faith slight display of mercy) [again, speak reassuringly don't be surprised to get spit at, though, natural reaction...don't counter] resume routine more forcefully until question is answered, reintroduce slaps and the occasional kick to the shins Note: process may take upwards of a few hours, restraint is necessary to avoid severe internal injuries or anything that may cause death. if patient does not respond to questioning within 12 to 18 hours, assume ignorance, apologize appropriately, sedate to alleviate pain and administer first aid, make sure sedative dose is enough to allow for quick getaway 020618 what's it to you? who go blather from