The use of torture has become a prominent matter of...

The use of torture has become a prominent matter of dispute as we enter an age of the global war on terror. The debate on whether it has become morally permissible to torture terrorists is argued by many as the legitimacy of such actions are brought into question in a world where global terror is outstanding. With the use of the ticking time bomb scenario, some make a desirable case that in special circumstances, there is a right to torture individuals implicated is acts of mass violence. Yet many would still argue that there are an array of inconsistencies hidden within the ticking bomb scenario and there are no circumstances where torture can be morally permissible, no matter what the consequences may hold. The ticking time bomb†¦show more content†¦Like most people who debate the use of torture in global war, Krauthammer agrees that in general interrogation methods it cannot be justified but believes that the ticking time bomb scenario is the only exception to this justification. Even then he states that it is an issue that should involve highly specialised individuals who are experts in torture techniques and interrogation. (Krauthammer, 2005:4) If we legitimise torture by means of specialised and trained individuals in the ticking bomb scenario, is he suggesting that we train people to commit these acts in the way that we gain the crucial information without inflicting fatal injury? It would be argued then, that Krauthammers specialised group of individuals with the knowledge in torture would create a type of torture culture in society and would not only make torture morally permissible in the scenario, but legitimise its use completely. (Luban, 2005:1446) Krauthammers idea of limiting torture techniques to specialised individuals and creating a torture culture conflicts significantly with the right of torturing individuals in extreme circumstances. A torture culture built upon teaching becomes a form of practice and with that, the activity of torture becomes a socially organised affair. It becomes a legitimate exercise and in reference to the ticking time bomb scenario, insinuates the normalisation of torture and a torture culture. (Luban, 2005:1445-46) David Luban claims thatShow MoreRelatedOne Significant Change That Has Occurred in the World Between 1900 and 2005. Explain the Impact This Change Has Made on Our Lives and Why It Is an Important Change.163893 Words   |  656 Pages Agricultural and Pastoral Societies in Ancient and Classical History Jack Metzgar, Striking Steel: Solidarity Remembered Janis Appier, Policing Women: The Sexual Politics of Law Enforcement and the LAPD Allen Hunter, ed., Rethinking the Cold War Eric Foner, ed., The New American History. Revised and Expanded Edition E SSAYS ON _ T WENTIETH- C ENTURY H ISTORY Edited by Michael Adas for the American Historical Association TEMPLE UNIVERSITY PRESS PHILADELPHIA TempleRead MoreInternational Management67196 Words   |  269 PagesHodgetts A Pioneer in International Management Education iii This page intentionally left blank Preface C hanges in the global business environment continue unabated. The global financial crisis and economic recession have challenged some assumptions about globalization and economic integration, but they have also underscored the interconnected nature of global economies. Most countries and regions around the world are inextricably linked, yet profound differences in institutional and culturalRead MoreLogical Reasoning189930 Words   |  760 Pagesattribute the work in the manner specified by the author, namely by citing his name, the book title, and the relevant page numbers (but not in any way that suggests that the book Logical Reasoning or its author endorse you or your use of the work). (2) Noncommercial You may not use this work for commercial purposes (for example, by inserting passages into a book that is sold to students). (3) No Derivative Works You may not alter, transform, or build upon this work. An earlier version of the book was