Definition of Terrorist? of Torture?
When we define our captured prisoners as humans, people think of their general conception of the human race. It also has a positive annotation, and people don't usually think of murderers and rapists in the same perspective. Consciences come into play here because these "humans" seem to be far away from the war we're fighting.
Yet, when we define these prisoners as terrorists, it's easier . But, this has a completely negative annotation, seeing these people as monsters who slaughter women, children, and each other with no reason. Many are. Many are leaders captured and checked multiple times for identification. The leaders who draw in starving men from the poppy field with dreams of riches and eternity. But, without a trial of any sort, we cannot disconnect those who have information and those who are the pawns and peons of the organizations.
All Americans want to kill these terrorists in the battlefield when they're being fired upon, but when we have a defenseless man incarcerated in Guantanamo Bay, it doesn't seem fair or right to just kill or hurt him outright. It's easy when our boys are across the ocean fighting a war, but when people have to make hard decisions here at home (many who don't even like the effort), it's awkward and uncomfortable.
People need to realize that we're fighting a war, and that we have to use some techniques at times to save lives. But, those at the other side need to understand the viewpoint of democrats who see movies and the media, people who just want everyone to be happy and safe. While misdirected, it's a compassionate stand against injustices against those who can't defend themselves.
thanks if you read all this instead of just closing the window