Waterboarding, Interrogation vs. Torture

Abstract

For centuries "waterboarding" has been used for interrogation purposes to gain vital information forcefully and also to punish prisoners.1 Most recently, waterboarding gained negative attention when the press reported its use by the United States government on alleged terrorists. Today it is considered to be torture by a wide range of authorities, including politicians and military judges. Hence, the U.S. government should cease using "waterboarding" as an interrogation technique because it is a form of torture, places U.S. troops at risk, and violates the Geneva Convention.2

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 18, 2007
Accession Number
ADA500197

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  • Jeffery S. Nason

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