For ages 15-19
The purpose of this editorial is to support the fact that harsh punishment and torture are not always the best way to retrieve information and press the issue that America is still living in the "Bush" times.
The author of this article does an excellent job in showing no bias towards the issue of Obama giving away secret interrogation techniques of the CIA. No specific sides are being taken; instead the author is informing the reader of the beliefs and pros and cons of softer interrogations to harsher interrogations.
Torture is one of the best ways to inflict fear in a human being, but is it the best way to get the answers you want? Many people believe that harsh punishments are critical in attaining information and others believe the more pasivist approach. In my opinion, torture is not the way to go.
Half of the time torture provides the same amount of information as soft punishment, yet Americans are still using it. If they believe that this is the right way then why are they so worked up that Obama has revealed their secret? There are other ways that important information can be attained without going behind the backs of Americans to do it. These types of lies, when brought out into the limelight, only cause controversy and disappointment.
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I can't say I disagree but I think your opinion needs to be supported with more facts and supporting evidence. I also don't think your target audience of 15-19 would have been interested in your editorial as much as 18-12 year olds.
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