Whenever we read articles about detainee abuse, renditions, or domestic wiretapping, the perpetraitors of these eggregous acts always say, "The means are necessary to potect our freedom, blah, blah, blah..."
But they always say it in the context of tying to get themselves off the hook. If these ends are so impotant as to override our legal famework and our notions of morality, shouldn't they be woth going to jail for?
2007-07-18 07:27:39 · 6 answers · asked by smulkin 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I dislike that phrase, because "the ends justify the means" usually means it doesn't matter how one reaches a result, as long as it's a favorable one...such as using dishonestly or trickery...we will all be judged for our actions!!
2007-07-18 07:31:46 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ends never justify the means. Never (at least from an ethical standpoint)
They should be worth going to jail for, but this government isn't known for its ethics or law-abiding tactics.
2007-07-18 14:30:33 · answer #2 · answered by PSU840 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
detainee abuse, hah! during previous conflicts these individuals were designated unlawful combatants and shot as spies. No uniform= no protection under the geneva conventions. as far as whining about the laws because its easier to get caught under the new post 9/11 laws, criminals whine when they get caught. Its part of the job description.
2007-07-18 14:35:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ends do not justify the means. They should go to jail if the law was broken.
2007-07-18 14:30:59 · answer #4 · answered by Michael C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if the end justifies the means doesn't mean that the end is enjoyable and/or pleasant.
2007-07-18 14:36:13 · answer #5 · answered by dr france 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know...if they break the law, and there is evidence of it, then yea they should go to jail....
2007-07-18 14:30:56 · answer #6 · answered by mouthycowgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋