Guantánamo Bay First-hand accounts of torture are described in the book “The Guantánamo Diary”, and the 115 page report on the “Tipton Three”, which was made into the documentary drama “The Road to Guantánamo Bay.” (Branigan) The evidence shows the harsh realities for the people who face judgment because of whom the United States is in war with at that time. Guantánamo Bay is a cruel environment for detainees, do these stories about the torture detainee’s face change the way people perceive the facility? It is something that is based on opinions and beliefs, but look at the facts, do people deserve to be treated like animals because they are of a certain religion or race? The stories about the facility are frightening and disgusting. Guantánamo …show more content…
and meeting and the threat with such tactics is beneficial. Debates have been held on where people stand with the United States’ use of Gitmo, and the force they are willing to use to get any information on their enemies. Some debaters discuss why Guantánamo Bay is justified and some disagree with the prison and use evidence of how it is against detainee’s rights, and their values. One debater said, “Continuing operation is immoral to the prisoners being held there.” This statement is strong because the United States has always said no matter your religion, race, or sexual preference that they accept all citizens. “No country should have the capability to lock away those that are deemed a threat, without a fair trial.” The United States has gotten away with it for 14 years, and the U.N. hasn’t started to question it until now. “While some prisoners may have committed crimes that would justify imprisonment, there are no doubt innocent victims that have been wrongly accused.” Mohamedou Ould Slahi claims to be one of those that has been wrongly charged and all of his lawyers and much of the media believe him, his story is very convincing and he seems to be an honest man admitting his mistakes, and taking responsibility. “Torture is a violation of our basic human rights and, in the 21st century, this should never be tolerated, no matter who the person is that is being tortured or the benefit of it.” And there lies the question, why is the U.S. willing to go so far?