Some Individuals Claim That Without the Use of Interrogation Techniques

Essay

Some individuals claim that without the use of interrogation techniques the United States would be at an increased risk for terror attacks.On the other hand there are those that argue that the confessions or information obtained under these conditions may be tainted by the need of the individual being interrogated to "say whatever needs to be said." Regardless the American Psychological Association has issued a prohibition on psychol- ogists being involved in any form of torture which might be used during an interrogation.From your perspective is the use of "enhanced interrogation techniques justified? Why or why not? What are your thoughts about the prohibition issued by the American Psycho- logical Association?