The film Rendition covers the story of a man, who was suspected of working with terrorists, whom was kidnapped, shipped off, and tortured by the US government in cooperation with the Egyptian government. The film brings up issues like national security, human rights, constitutionality, and government cover ups. It is a very political film that is hard to watch at some parts, but this also makes it a powerful film.
This film shows the real, ugly side of torture and the practices that our own government denies it carries out. I personally don’t believe in torture. Being tortured is my worst nightmare, especially after seeing films like Hostel and Reservoir Dogs. The fact that our government carries this out in the first place is horrible, not to mention illegal. Also the fact that our government denies it happens doesn’t help either.
I do not believe our government should in any way shape or form physically torture someone, especially without substantial evidence or a trail. I find this blatant stepping on constitutional and human rights deplorable. Not to mention, what happened to innocent until proven guilty? If tortured enough, practically anyone would confess to any crime they were charged with. The victim could confess to having been Christopher Columbus and discovering Norway while sailing in a mini-van if put through enough pain. As Shakespeare wrote, “Ay, but I fear you speak upon the rack, where men enforced do speak anything.”
The unfortunate individual also does not have any way of fighting back. There are no lawyers, no trails, and according to the government, it doesn’t even happen in the first place. The individual is rendered completely hopeless; they are at the mercy of their captors.
I am completely against the use of physical torture techniques for interrogation purposes. I am also against the complete lack of rules or regulation when it comes to the kidnapping and torture of people without a trail or even substantial evidence. It is illegal, unconstitutional, immoral, and inhumane amongst many other things.
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