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The existence of this box, the descriptions of his treatment... He's not the first person to undergo this and he won't be the last. Setting aside Assange, is th
by Pfhreak 7y ago
The existence of this box, the descriptions of his treatment... He's not the first person to undergo this and he won't be the last. Setting aside Assange, is there ever a time when this treatment is not crippling and dehumanizing? I'm trying to imagine a need for something like this, and maybe I'm not imaginative enough, but I can't figure out why such awful conditions were built in the first place.
- lxmorj 7y agoIt's a way to cement power and the perception of power. Skirting international law like this sends a message that you can do whatever you like. It's not a lie, either. Abu Dhabi is a pretty clear signal that America plays by the rules until we don't.
- bArray 7y ago> I'm trying to imagine a need for something like this, and > maybe I'm not imaginative enough, but I can't figure out > why such awful conditions were built in the first place. For somebody who is a high escape, high assassination or generally high risk. Somebody with enough money for example could arrange for an escape attempt at the court itself. Unfortunately it's also used for anybody who acts "against the state", i.e. whistleblowers. Such cases do not occur without consent from high levels of government.
- frollo 7y ago> For somebody who is a high escape, high assassination or generally high risk I don't know if it still in use, but Italy had at least a bunker court for mafia trials which could withstand even missile attacks. In case of high risk targets, I feel it would be better to ensure the safety of every person inside the court, instead of enclosing just one person inside a box which could still be opened, after spilling enough blood. To me, it seems the glass box is used only for the psychological effect and justified with the security concerns.