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Due process Quote by Howard Gordon

“We're not allowed to carry out harsh interrogations anymore, but we're allowed to fly over somebody's village, without due process, and kill them all?” quote by Howard Gordon
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“We're not allowed to carry out harsh interrogations anymore, but we're allowed to fly over somebody's village, without due process, and kill them all?”

Howard Gordon

About This Quote

Source TV Show: 24, Season 8, 2010

The statement critiques the paradox of modern warfare: overt harsh interrogations are banned, yet indiscriminate bombing continues without due process.

In simple terms: War shifts from direct torture to remote killing.

Key Takeaway

Question moral consistency in conflict.

Themes

war ethics technology

Mood

critical urgent

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • policy debates
  • journalism
  • activism

Key Concepts

political science human rights military strategy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we ensure accountability in remote warfare?
  • What alternatives exist to protect civilians?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex security issues.

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