Not in MY name! A collection of quotes on the past, present, and future of the practice of torture / Selected and arranged by Ella Mazel

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Contents

Introduction

9/11 and the new "wars"
What this "collection" includes
What is not included
A note on the importance of context

1. What is torture?

Definitions . . .
. . . and pushing the envelope

2. The more things change . . .

. . . the more they stay the same
Then . . .
. . . and now

3. The purpose of torture

Punishment of prisoners
Naming names
Political repression
Religious conformity
Racial/ethnic "superiority"
Intimidation
Humiliation

4. The "rules" of torture

Olden days
The "third degree"
Indefinite detention

5. The techniques of interrogation

From the U.S. Army Training Manual
Some interrogation techniques, now . . . and then
In practice

6. Can torture ever be justified?

Justification of torture . . .
. . . vs. opposition to torture

7. What about terrorism?

Terrorism's long history
"Terrorists" . . . or "freedom fighters"
"War" on terrorism . . .
. . . and/or "battle" of ideas

8. Secrecy and public relations

The long tradition
When photos leak
Extraordinary rendition

9. Does torture get results?

Yes, no, and maybe

10. The torturers

Does torture attract sadists . . .
. . . or create them

11. The victims

Who are the victims of torture?
The mental anguish of victims
The lasting wounds of survivors
Rehabilitation of survivors

12. Human rights

The long journey
National interests . . .
. . . and international law
In times of war and terror
The future of human rights

Index of sources