Betrayal of vocation

By Antonio Contreras

Apr 02, 2022 12:39 am

THERE is a reason why the onus is on soldiers and the police to uphold the law even in relation to crime suspects, and why rules of engagement exist even during times of war, particularly with regard to dealing with prisoners of war. This is because the burden falls on state actors.

Thus, even as rebellion and terrorism are criminalized, state agents do not have a free license to inflict inhumane punishments and torture on rebels and terrorists.

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