CatAstrofix Posted August 6, 2004 #1 Share Posted August 6, 2004 The link HERE They claim that the cases can't be compared to what americans did, but torture is torture. If they admitted this much, who knows what has happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWARE Posted August 6, 2004 #2 Share Posted August 6, 2004 It matters not to me people's personal beliefs on tortue tactics. These tactics exist in virtually every country. If one believes that their country is "above the fray" and on some moral highground - that is their right of opinion. No self-delusions on my part concerning my country either. Rember this line ? "Right now the U.S. Gov't is doing things you thought only other countries did." Relevant then. Relevant now. Tortue is part of the dirty buisness that is done "out-of-sight" "out-of-mind" philosophy. People's awareness of this may reside on the mental backburner. It is easier if they do not see or hear about it in any way. They tend to sleep better. It reminds me of "Three Days of the Condor" The question was posed that the people should be asked their opinion on obtaing future oil reserves. The response was not to ask them now - but ask them then. Ask the people when... The fuel is running out - If food starts becoming scarce - When gadgets and accoutrements of comfortability are threatened- The point was that the people won't want to be asked. They will just want you to get it for them. Don't think that it can happen that way? Look around you. People sell out everday (or buying in they think) all the time and often over superficial and vain pursuits. How much easier to do so when the chips are falling. Yes, tortue goes on and will always go on. No amount of public disgruntlement will ever change what goes on behind closed doors... in special rooms.. by those that extract with expertise... to get what they must quickly and efficiently. Whether people want to believe it or not... it is probably a reason for the low amount of terrorist activity for our country. No participation in these methods for me due to personal morality. I am not blind to the reality though that it goes on, will continue to go on, even by those we would not think. No amount of public discord will ever change that. That is sad to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellar Posted August 6, 2004 #3 Share Posted August 6, 2004 verbal humiliation The b*******! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted August 6, 2004 #4 Share Posted August 6, 2004 God, are the coaltion capable of doing anything right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted August 7, 2004 #5 Share Posted August 7, 2004 verbal humiliation The b*******! Verbal humiliation! That's a scream. I can't believe we have to be careful of hurting their feelings when they are beheading our people. End of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted August 7, 2004 #6 Share Posted August 7, 2004 DANISH soldiers subjected Iraqi prisoners to ill-treatment including verbal humiliation, forcing them to maintain painful postures and restricting access to food, water and toilets, according to the initial findings of an army investigation. "They hurt my self esteem" - Ahmed Al-Faahdeen, Al Queda member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtemperate Posted August 7, 2004 #7 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Who hasn't mistreated prisoners now? I know I have..... "I said only a twenty minute shower you bad bad man..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted August 7, 2004 #8 Share Posted August 7, 2004 you guys are funny. The east and the west are soooo different. So these Iragi prisoners have a few sexual hang-ups ...us westerners don't. And.... they don't like being in their birthday suit. Hey, we got a hang-up about being beheaded.... ....and they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted August 7, 2004 #9 Share Posted August 7, 2004 "They hurt my self esteem" - Ahmed Al-Faahdeen, Al Queda member Oh, if they're terrorists then kill them for all I care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings of Selkhet Posted August 7, 2004 #10 Share Posted August 7, 2004 forcing them to maintain painful postures So they made them stand up straight? That's good for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatAstrofix Posted August 10, 2004 Author #11 Share Posted August 10, 2004 (edited) Interesting, most ppl seem happy about these news, twisted...? You're just annoyed that danish didn't do anything worse to the prisoners. Verbal abuse does sound rather pathetic, but I'm sure that it's not the reason why danish military personel is pulled out and trialed. What do I care anyway Edited August 10, 2004 by CatAstrofix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alis Posted August 10, 2004 #12 Share Posted August 10, 2004 In Saddam’s day, countless Iraqis disappeared behind the walls of Abu Graib, one of the most notorious prisons in Iraq. It's open again for business with new wardens, the Americans. source If we can't hold ourselves up as an example of how to treat people with dignity and respect, we can't ask that other nations do that to our soldiers." Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted August 10, 2004 #13 Share Posted August 10, 2004 I can't help but think.... if the terrorists were doing these acts with Americans they would be carrying them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatAstrofix Posted August 11, 2004 Author #14 Share Posted August 11, 2004 I suppose you are right Babs, they would. This and many other things makes the difference between terrorists and the coalition troops, thanks god for that. Coalition adapting into "terrorist mentality", moral and tactic, is a victory to them, not for the coalition. Like the saying goes, live what you preach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lottie Posted August 11, 2004 #15 Share Posted August 11, 2004 (edited) Oh honestly War is War within war comes torture bad as it may seem for normal people. This made me laugh, typical friggin twisted media hype as per usual. Edited August 11, 2004 by Lottie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWARE Posted August 11, 2004 #16 Share Posted August 11, 2004 I suppose you are right Babs, they would. This and many other things makes the difference between terrorists and the coalition troops, thanks god for that. Coalition adapting into "terrorist mentality", moral and tactic, is a victory to them, not for the coalition. Like the saying goes, live what you preach. I agree in theory and principle that these tactics should not be adopted by the coalition. However... It is a workable alternative. Strategies are often changed to suit the needs. The Revolutionary War, for example... The American Colonies never could have won without the implementation of "guerilla tactics." Low resources...outmanned...substandard training... bitter conditions... The odds were against the Colonials. If not for the tactics employed by Native Americans; the British tide would never have been stopped. The colonials could never have fought such a "formalistic war" with the hope for victory without this change in strategy. Something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted August 12, 2004 #17 Share Posted August 12, 2004 AWARE... How true. How true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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