The US government's decision to use torture tactics in response to 9/11 is a point of contention today. What other strategic or political solutions could have been pursued instead?
The political and strategic approach of the US government must prioritize adhering to international law, as tactics that could be considered torture would diminish the moral influence of the US and its allies.
The government was responsible for ensuring that citizens understood the intricacies of the judicial process and had no fears or apprehensions about a terrorist strike; therefore, a comprehensive public education and reassurance campaign was necessary.
The government's attention should have been directed toward constructing a comprehensive and collaborative intelligence network, rather than divisive tactics. The political and strategic approach of the US government must prioritize adhering to international law, as tactics that could be considered torture would diminish the moral influence of the US and its allies. The government was responsible for ensuring that citizens understood the intricacies of the judicial process and had no fears or apprehensions about a terrorist strike; therefore, a comprehensive public education and reassurance campaign was necessary.