is there ever a justification for inhumane treatment? Knowing that the information that is collected during interragation is useless in a court of law, why do we allow this to happen in our names?
2006-08-11 08:34:48 · 14 answers · asked by sharillo76 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The definition of "inhumane" has become shifty over the years. At some point, I think it's important that we pin down exactly what it means, because to a point, we need to be able to compell the unwilling to speak. I agree that the acts of degradation performed at Abu Graib were disgusting, but sadly may have been necessary because physical torture is illegal. If you shoot at U.S. soldiers, and allow yourself to be captured, you will be required to tell them who handed you the gun. It's the ugliest possible side of war, but tactical information on enemy troop movements is far more valuable to our generals than an enemy combatant's silence would be to a judge.
2006-08-11 09:01:11 · answer #1 · answered by Beardog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because too many people don't care about the law, and don't think the Constitution has any value anymore.
They want what they want, and they see our government getting away with breaking the rules and disrespecting the law, so they follow that example.
There's also the problem that the words "inhumane" don't have much meaning to most people. They don't see the difference between making someone embarrassed and burning off their skin, between depriving them of dinner and depriving them of oxygen. So, if some of those harsh treatments are acceptable, why not the rest.
Besides, apathy is too strong a force in the US. Too many people are more concerned about their latest reality show than with looking at reality. And in large enough numbers, apathy and torpor will defeat reason and tolerance every time.
2006-08-11 08:38:39 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are more concerned about themselves,basically they dont care anymore,Inhumane is not part of their reality,and you
know they sit back and read the constitution,but do not understand it....and of course you have the government breaking
their own law.You say why do we let them do their dirty work in our names? Did you just not speak up??? That is what brings about change..Courage to stand for what you beleive in ,we still do have for the most part have freedom of speech,and you have
made all us hear right? So one hand reaches out and eventually
there will be many..and so on. You know?
2006-08-11 09:06:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 04:17:13 · answer #4 · answered by kroner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all that is gathered is done so for use in a court. And our government is not alone in the use of torture. Let's try being a bit more pro-active, and lobby for leaders who oppose the use of toture, and who will push to press for the rest of the globe's leaders to do so, as well?
2006-08-11 08:52:12 · answer #5 · answered by sjsosullivan 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I guess I look the other way the same way you do. What can I do about it? Same with launching a war on civilians. It is just as hard to watch thousands of innocent women and children being slaughtered and maimed with American tax paid bullets, bombs, and guided missiles.
2006-08-11 08:49:52 · answer #6 · answered by water boy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it prevents events such as the one stopped yesterday, then I care more about the 1000s of lives the "humanity" of the terrorist.
We are far more humane than these people who kill in mass and decapitate people for VIDEO.
Why aren't more GOOD Muslims condemning what is happening in their name?
2006-08-11 08:40:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it will stop a mass murder by terrorist, I say go for it. I have no problem with it at all. When it comes to terrorism, we need to be much more ruthless. I don't believe we should use these techniques for the average criminal though.
2006-08-11 08:39:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because if putting underwear over some rag-head's face, can stop the slaughter of US troops, I have only one thing to say: Put the skid marks on the inside.
2006-08-11 08:39:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if the information prevents a terrorist act that could of kill thousands the use of some methods could be justified
2006-08-11 08:41:26 · answer #10 · answered by mahs89 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋