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?”
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.
Question moral consistency in conflict.
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When to use this quote
- policy debates
- journalism
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we ensure accountability in remote warfare?
- What alternatives exist to protect civilians?
May oversimplify complex security issues.