Unethical Use Of Torture Essay

Torture has been illegal since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed in 1948 by members of the United Nation, including the U.S., as way of protecting the rights and dignity of the people. Yet under congressional or executive orders done in secrecy, the government may use torture as long as it be argued as a necessity. The phrase “enhanced interrogation techniques” have become the euphemism for the for the United States government’s methodical use of torture by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during interrogations of detainees, persons held in custody. This is a topic that has not been in the center of the media’s attention since President Barack Obama has taken office. It is a forgotten topic that must be brought back …show more content…
War on terrorism is at the top of the Trump administration's political agenda and so it is no surprise that the president would agree to allow the CIA to keep using its techniques. With the current threats of terrorist attacks it is understandable that the American public may be more inclined to lean towards any treatment that presents itself as a way to ward off terrorist. A Pew Research Center poll last year found that 58% of Americans say the use of torture is justified (USA Today). This only shows how easy it is to sway the public in times of crisis or fear, as many of those who agree with the technique are not aware of the other existing interrogation methods that works as well it not better. There are other effective ways of interrogating detainees that leaves less scars not only physically but mentally and emotionally. There are studies that have shown the awful side effects caused by the the different interrogation techniques. Sleep deprivation for example has been proven to contribute to cognitive impairment and disruption and can lead to self-harm,and symptoms resembling paranoid