TORTURE
Although a democracy must often fight with one hand tied behind its back, it nonetheless has the upper hand.
– The Israeli Supreme Court –
1787's Promise to You:
1787 unequivocally and unapologetically rejects the use of torture in any form. We firmly believe that our core national values are the most valuable currency we have. We will always strive to be champions of human rights, justice, and the rule of law.
THE REASONS WE REJECT THE USE OF TORTURE
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We want to be clear: The text below shows that the CIA made serious misjudgments in the past. However, we believe Abraham Lincoln said it best: "Human nature will not change. In any future great national trial, compared with the men of this, we shall have as weak, and as strong; as silly and as wise; as bad and good. Let us, therefore, study the incidents of this, as philosophy to learn wisdom from, and none of them as wrongs to be revenged."
1787 has the utmost trust, respect & gratitude for the CIA.
Read about our U.S Intelligence strategy here.
Please read the following as a cautionary tale. We can never, ever go back to this. The fact that the United States of America ever engaged in these activities is horrifying and shameful. If we believe ourselves to be truly exceptional – and hold ourselves as a model for the world to follow – we simply cannot tolerate any activity that erodes our national values. The acts described below are egregious and a brutal violation of human rights, even in time of war. This behavior not only corrupts our military, but it also badly damages our global prestige and threatens our international power.