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What relationships do you see between human rights and the "war on terrorism"?

Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 02:44:13
Category: / Literature
Length: 4 pages (1176 words)
The priority placed on national security since September 11 has put civil liberties at risk in a number of countries. These reductions in civil liberties include not only the citizens of Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries that the U.S. has became militarily involved with, but the U.S. citizens as well. According to The Carter Center, the U.S.-led war on terrorism has led to some startling actions by governments. Many governments have …
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…oppressive, people will fight back. Our interpretation and view of the "evil enemy" is the same view that they have of us, the oppressors. To stop this constant battle, the world must take action in accordance with pure morality, rationality, and a profound respect for every human's natural rights. The relationship between human rights and the war on terrorism is exactly what it shouldn't be. The "war on terrorism" is a violation of human rights
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