In his article, Cliff May asks us to watch his debate with Jon Stewart on enhanced interrogation techniques and says we can judge for ourselves. I have — and I concur with Jennifer Rubin’s comments over at Contentions. Cliff did a masterful job framing the issue, pointing out why it is a morally complicated topic, and forcing Stewart to pursue the logic of his premises and statements. As anyone who watches the shows knows, Stewart can be quite good in these settings; he is a very able debater, quick-witted and well-informed. And, of course, it is a huge advantage for him to host the show and have the adoration of his audience. But Cliff bested Stewart by making his points clearly, by being gracious and unintimidated, conceding certain points (which is often the sign of intellectual confidence), and by not allowing Stewart to get away with shallow slogans. It’s very much worth watching.