Apparently it's a bad thing when done by a Stalin or a Saddam Hussein, but good (or at least, not so very bad) when done by a President* or a God**. Can somebody explain this to me like I'm six years old, please? Thank you.
*recently passed legfislation in the U.S. Congress
**the book of Job, among others
2006-10-05 11:09:14 · 17 answers · asked by ? 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The US Government has declared war on the Constitution and on the People. It now utterly ignores the lawful limitations of delegated powers and has degraded into a de facto tyranny.
An unjust Nation cannot long stand. The World will unite against it.
2006-10-05 11:13:57 · answer #1 · answered by Paladin 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Why is torture "OK" for some people and not for others? Sorry, there's no 6-year-old-simple answer for this, but I'll do my best to keep this uncomplicated:
Point #1: Sometimes, you really, really want to know something. Sometimes, you want to know that thing so badly it hurts inside. At times like that, some people feel like they need to hurt someone else on the outside so that person will want to tell them what they want to know. This is where torture comes from.
Point #2: Some people (let's call them "bigots", though there are many other appropriate labels) feel that some OTHER people are not as valuable or important as people like themselves. These bigots feel that others who are different from themselves don't need to be treated in an equal manner. These bigots feel they are somehow superior, so they can do things others should not be allowed to do.
When you put together point #1 with point #2, you get torture. Take away either, and torture goes away too. The fact that Baby Bush allows torture simply proves that he feels Americans are superior to Iraqis (for example), and that Iraqis aren't worthy of the same respect and treatment as are Americans. Hope this helps.
2006-10-05 11:27:41 · answer #2 · answered by Dim 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Job, in the Bible, wasn't tortured by God. God allowed Satan to wreck havoc on his life, to prove to Satan that Job's faith and committment to God was unshakeable. God never promised us a peaceful life on earth- since the "fall of man" with Adam and Eve, Satan has the power on earth to do whatever evil he pleases, which includes people suffering. God hates that, and he cares and is deeply hurt by what goes on in the world. That's why He came down in human flesh, to be a sacrifice so that we might at least be able to have that right relationship with Him, and even though many times he wont take people OUT of the suffering, he'll be right there alongside.
As for the U.S. or governments having ethics of torture, that's crazy. Here on earth any sort of physical torture/mental mindgames of turture should not be condoned by any political force.
2006-10-05 11:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by The New Mrs. Nguyen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say it's a bad thing no matter what.
The book of Job is not about God torturing Job. A more accurate interpretation is to view it as Biblical literature. It is a story about the challange we all face - it is easy to follow God when all is well, but what happens when bad things happen? Can we still be loyal? It is less about what God does and more an exploration of human reactions and faithfulness.
I realize that's a little abstract, but I think a six-year-old who can footnote would understand it.
2006-10-05 11:25:07 · answer #4 · answered by Gerty 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's because the dumb voters in the USA want it that way. Remember the one way helicopter rides they gave away to the V.C. during the Vietnam War. (Uncle Sam paid for the ride up but they had to get down on their own even if they answered all questions correctly) Read your history book and you will find several USA presidents make Stalin and Hitler look like Mother Teresa and got standing O's by the voters.
2006-10-05 11:26:29 · answer #5 · answered by Billy M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A six-year old? Be careful there's republicans on here that might think your six! There is no good-or acceptable answer only hindsight. This situation is like a bad movie. I knew Bush would be a horrible president, now I just wish this nightmare would end.
2006-10-05 11:20:44 · answer #6 · answered by scottyurb 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think the big issue here is simply intent. Saddam and Stalin were known for torturing for thier own selfish reasons, and mainly just to demonstrate thier power. In this case, torturing is to help win a war and save American lives. I'm not saying its right or wrong, but thats the logic behind it.
2006-10-05 11:14:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Lots of horrible things are going to be done in war. But to legalize "torture" is most unfortunate.
2006-10-05 11:31:14 · answer #8 · answered by s. k 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Arrogance and hypocrisy. Remember the fall of Rome. That is where we are headed if we are not too careful with how we behave.
2006-10-05 11:14:24 · answer #9 · answered by worldneverchanges 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's against the Geneva convention to take a picture of detainee??
2006-10-05 11:16:53 · answer #10 · answered by MK6 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋