Torture Outline

INTRO:

I will talk about what some people view as the benefits of torture, and what some people view as the downfalls. I will then state my point that torture is a violation of basic human rights. I can include this quote somewhere: “Torture -- the intentional infliction of severe mental or physical pain or suffering -- is a violation of the most basic of all human rights.”
-- Robert Alan.

BODY:

1. I will talk about the kind of torture I want to discuss, which is torture to gain important information from someone. I will list off some methods that are used. I will also talk about how effective it is, and how reliable the information can be or not be.

2. I will talk about where in the world other than the U.S. torture is severe, and how it is being handled in other countries such as Egypt, North Korea, China, and Uzbekistan. Also, I will deal with the question if these foreign leaders who practice this should be subject to arrest.

3. I will bring up the question: is torture happening in the U.S.? I will then explain what our laws are about torture as of now.

4. What is being done now to prevent the inhumane treatment of people? For one thing, President Obama just closed Guantanamo Bay. This, and other things are being done to stop torture as of now.

5. I will state my stance on the issue, and give a few personal examples of people that I know who have experienced this, and how no human being should ever have to go through this.

CONCLUSION:

I will restate my argument, and restate the pros and cons of torture. I will then give my opinion, and a closing statement.