On Memorial Day Weekend, America Reckons with Torture

On Memorial Day Weekend, America Reckons with Torture



Facing the truth is hard to do, especially the truth about ourselves. So Americans have been sorely pressed to come to terms with the fact that after 9/11 our government began to torture people, and did so in defiance of domestic and international law. Most of us haven’t come to terms with what that meant, or means today, but we must reckon with torture, the torture done in our name, allegedly for our safety.


It’s no secret such cruelty occurred; it’s just the truth we’d rather not think about. But Memorial Day is a good time to make the effort. Because if we really want to honor the Americans in uniform who gave their lives fighting for their country, we’ll redouble our efforts to make sure we’re worthy of their sacrifice; we’ll renew our commitment to the rule of law, for the rule of law is essential to any civilization worth dying for.

Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/on-memor...#ixzz1wCcxA7ZU


Are there situations where torture is ok?
If yes, should there be a litmit to how long you can keep on doing it? Months? Years?
Is torture useful - can you trust the information?

If yes, is it ok for you enemies to use it too?