Rule 1: The Left is dishonest.
Rule 2: When in doubt, refer to Rule 1.
Apply Rule 1 to the "torture" debate. It has nothing to do with "torture". The purpose of the "torture" debate is to discredit the United States, to de-moralize the population of America, to get America to give up and lose the war on terror. It's sad that Dummkopfs like McCain and Lindsay Graham have signed up for and lead the commie campaign on this non-issue.
So, bringing the idea that we use drugs instead of "torture" to get life-saving information is totally, completely, 100% beside the point. Let's say you suceed. What will the Left-fascists and Islamo-fascists do then? They would start a campaign complaning about the US using drugs on the poor, harmless, innocent terrorists.
Recommmendation: Ignore the details of the "torture" debate and expose the Left-fascists and Islamo-fascists for their America-hating, terrorist supporting selves. Then call for a vote and see who wins.