Ball Quote by Mohamedou Ould Slahi
“I told the people before they tortured me, please, don't torture me. I didn't do anything. They say, we have to torture you very much. Then when they tortured me, I told them everything they want to hear. I signed confession. That said, the ball was in their court. You know, I very much surrender to my lot.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: Guantanamo Diary, 2015
Under extreme duress, people may comply to survive, revealing power dynamics of coercion.
In simple terms: Survival can force false confessions.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and resist coercive pressures.
Themes
coercion
survival
power
ethics
human rights
Mood
somber
serious
reflective
Type
memoir
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- interrogations
- legal defense
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
political science
psychology
law
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect against forced confessions?
- What support helps victims recover?
A Different Perspective
Confessions under torture are unreliable.
