Is torture ever justified?
Reney Esparza 16/2/15
Summary
After 9/11 showing the CIA torture methods we call into question on the barbaric nature. Obama criticized torture. Bush signed a executive order declaring allowing torture Taliban or Al Qaeda terrorist. they released a report on "enhanced interrogation". Former C.I.A directors say the report is biased and riddled with errors.
Obama stance
"Some of the methods are doing more harm than good and are counter productive."
Cheney stance
"Torture is what Al Qaeda terrorist did to 3,000 Americans on 9/11."
Details
- Guantanamo Bay in Cuba revives the first detainees considered "enemy combatants" rather prisoners of war.
- Nation is split on the use of torture.
- CIA stops holding terror suspects.
- Obama outlawed "enchance interrogation".
CIA torture report: Most shocking revelations about interrogation techniques
General public
CIA "enchanced interrogation" is torture methods.