Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Wed, May 13 2009
Abusing the enemy: Is photographic proof just history is it more?
the whole detainee abuse issue has bothered me for some time, and I'm conflicted on whether we should have those photographs in the open. I know that horrible things happen in war, but I also can't help but remember the way Christ told us to treat our enemies, at least in a one-on-one situation. How does that translate into a national level and an international level? And if a photographic record of bad treatment of our country's enemies exists, should we look at it and show it around? Would we easily do this with any other form of mistreatment? Should we all visit the abuse or refuse to look at it? Is part of responsibility for abuse the willingness to look at it and own it? Completely aside from the national security issues for our troops, the moral and ethical questions rattle around in my head. This is a tough topic for me.
posted at: 11:18 | category: /Religious and Spiritual | link to this entry
the whole detainee abuse issue has bothered me for some time, and I'm conflicted on whether we should have those photographs in the open. I know that horrible things happen in war, but I also can't help but remember the way Christ told us to treat our enemies, at least in a one-on-one situation. How does that translate into a national level and an international level? And if a photographic record of bad treatment of our country's enemies exists, should we look at it and show it around? Would we easily do this with any other form of mistreatment? Should we all visit the abuse or refuse to look at it? Is part of responsibility for abuse the willingness to look at it and own it? Completely aside from the national security issues for our troops, the moral and ethical questions rattle around in my head. This is a tough topic for me.
posted at: 11:18 | category: /Religious and Spiritual | link to this entry
