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Does your group share a similar perspective on the topic?  If so, state it on the Padlet wall.  If not, identify the primary difficulties in creating a shared perspective at this time.

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Identify at least 2 different beliefs concerning your selected topic.  Each believe should be stated in the following format:  “It is believed by some that . . . because . . .

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Initially, brainstorm the concepts and terms that will need to be defined for your audience.  This list is likely to grow over the course of the group’s research.

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Each group will identify at least three facts supporting each of the beliefs.  Evidence will consist of supporting documents which provide the foundation for the stated facts.  These documents (print media, visual media, etc.) will be curated on the Padlet wall.

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Each group will identify at least three facts supporting each of the beliefs.  Evidence will consist of supporting documents which provide the foundation for the stated facts.  These documents (print media, visual media, etc.) will be curated on the Padlet wall.

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Torture
Enhanced Interrogation
Waterboarding
Necessary Evil

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Japanese Internment Camps during WWII:
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/japanese-american-relocation

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Discusses what Guantanamo Bay is...Military Base off U.S. soil where prisoners are held (particularly terrorists)
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/30/what-is-guantanamo-bay.html

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Prisoners were not tortured randomly during the Bush administration: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/george-w-bush-and-decision-points-is-torture-a-necessary-evil-after-all-80507

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It is believed by some that torture is a necessary evil because it can save many peoples' lives when a prisoner knows information about a given terrorist attack.

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It is believed by some that there are other ways to extract information from people without having to torture them because torture is inhumane.

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Does torture actually work?
What types of torture are there?When is torture used today?

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I do not like the idea of torture. I find it semi-okay when a terrorist or individual knows information about an attack and will not give up information.

Below is my argument for the debate:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BnkghszqHqV4e84fuBj3GvAhwllVyTw8uft1p2TLhOM/edit?usp=sharing

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I am against the idea of torture.  But in the case of a possible attack, I think a form of mild torture might be necessary to gain information and/or confirmation on whether the attack is actually going to happen. But if it is possible I think we should use a different way to get information without hurting either party (criminal(s) or investigators).

Evidence for my argument:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/theres-better-way-get-information-torture-180953616/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/slightly-blighty/201701/does-torture-work

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I think torture is wrong in all circumstances. To hurt someone badly is not okay. To torture is not okay, there are many types of torture, I think they are all not right. Humans are created in the image of God, we all are brothers and sisters. Would you torture your sibling or parents?  I also understand that people do find legitimate reasons for torture, they can argue it well, but it is still wrong. Christians should not be in these jobs because they would have to hurt someone. People can have their reasons and they can torture, fine, it is still wrong and evil. There is the theory of justifiable evil, I do not subscribe to it, but fine.

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With torture but not using it excessively

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Torture is okay in certain circumstances.

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It is believed by some that torture is the most efficient way to receive important information that can potentially save the lives of many.

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according to United Nations Convention against Torture (UNCAT)) (The United states has signed and ratified this).

Article 1.1 of the Convention defines torture as:

For the purpose of this Convention, the term "torture" means any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person for such purposes as obtaining from him, or a third person, information or a confession, punishing him for an act he or a third person has committed or is suspected of having committed, or intimidating or coercing him or a third person, or for any reason based on discrimination of any kind, when such pain or suffering is inflicted by or at the instigation of or with the consent or acquiescence of a public official or other person acting in an official capacity. It does not include pain or suffering arising only from, inherent in, or incidental to, lawful sanctions.

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Wiki Page on the United Nations Convention against Torture

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Wiki Page on the United Nations Convention against Torture

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Convention_against_Torture

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http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/30/what-is-guantanamo-bay.html

https://www.cnn.com/2016/08/17/politics/what-to-know-about-guantanamo-bay/index.html

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/george-w-bush-and-decision-points-is-torture-a-necessary-evil-after-all-80507

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=waterboarding

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/theres-better-way-get-information-torture-180953616/

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https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=waterboarding

One of the many forms of terrorism (in the form of torture) used by the US military in the "service" of putting an end to terrorism. Waterboarding (called "water torture" in the 16th century and used to test the witchiness of witches) involves holding a person down, covering their face with fabric, then pouring water on the fabric. The wet fabric makes it impossible to breath and the person feel as if they are about to drown, thus freaking them out to the extent that they will do just about anything to avoid more torture.

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Torture is supost to be wrong in the United States

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Torture is supost to be wrong in the United States

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The United States has signed and ratified a treaty made by the UN about torture. This treaty in effect bans torture in any area a state that ratifies it has control.

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It is believed by many prisoners at Guantanamo bay that the conditions there are unfair and brings shame to the United States

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https://www.cnn.com/2014/12/11/opinion/guantanamo-inmate-naji/index.html

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Torture is not a great thing to do. Overall it is wrong. Don't torture everyday criminals, or even most terrorist. But if you need to get information quickly, to save lives, torture is sad, but acceptable. (what is the time frame?) (And who are we allowed to torture?)

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1- If people in power start taking about how torture works and we need to bring it back, don't support it.
2- Keep Torture on the national security level. (High levelpolice/military)

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“The world changes according to the way people see it, and if you can alter, even by a millimeter, the way people look at reality, then you can change it.” ―James Baldwin

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/slightly-blighty/201701/does-torture-work

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is a euphemism for the U.S. government's program of systematic torture of detainees by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), and various components of the U.S. Armed Forces at black sites around the world,

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enhanced_interrogation_techniques

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A necessary evil is an evil that must be allowed for a greater good to result.