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As newspapers and documentary films continue to discuss waterboarding and other controversial treatments of suspected terrorists, the debate over torture remains intense. Some insist that desperate times call for desperate measures, but others are baffled that such methods could exist in a civilized society. Is physical persuasion ever an appropriate means of interrogation?
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The Question of Waterboarding
A Harsh Form of Torture
The issue of waterboarding highlights the problems that ensue when torture is used and the questions that are sure to follow. While physical compications can result from waterboarding the intent is meant to be psychologically damaging with the victim made to feel as if he or she is drowning. It leaves no scars or lasting effects yet there is something inherently wrong with this behavior. Morally it is inconcievable to view waterboarding as acceptable but morals are less important in today's world as compared to security. As long as there are individuals who steadfastly believe that waterboading is keeping terrorists at bay then it will be continued. The U.S. government seems to hold the threat of terrorism over the heads of all Americans in order to make torture appear to be the best avenue towards safety.
- annalise
March 1, 2009 4:36PM
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