Assignment:
Ethics and the "War on Terrorism"
Many commentators label the current "War on Terrorism" as a state of perpetual war. Many issues become apparent when a nation adopts a permanent war setting. Your text explores many of the ethical issues associated with the War on Terrorism, and the video Treat Terrorists Like Enemy Combatants, Not Criminals: A Debate debates the best methods to handle accused terrorists (Makio, 2010). In this discussion, discuss the morality and expectations for the criminal justice system to be engaged in such a "war." How does this status of preparedness and aggressive interdiction affect the creation, design, and implementation of morality policies in the criminal justice field?
Text
Banks, C. (2016). Criminal justice ethics: Theory and practice (4th ed.).
Chapter: Racial Discrimination in the Criminal Justice System
Chapter: Ethics and the "War on Terrorism"
Multimedia
Makio, L. (Producer). (2010). Treat terrorists like enemy combatants, not criminals: A debate [Video file].
The full-length version of this video is available in the Films On Demand database located in the University of Arizona Global Campus Library. This video debates the best ways to handle accused terrorists. It will assist you in responding to this week's discussion, "Ethics and the War on Terrorism."
Nelson, G. (Director), & King, P. (Executive producer). (2007). Black death in Dixie: Racism and the death penalty in the United States [Video file].
The full-length version of this video is available in the Films On Demand database located in the University of Arizona Global Campus Library. This video explores the premise that the death penalty targets minorities. It will assist you in responding to this week's discussion, "Ethics: Racial Discrimination in Criminal Justice."
Recommended Resources
Article
Thomas, G. C., III. (2011). Criminal trials as morality plays: Good and evil Download Criminal trials as morality plays: Good and evil. St. Louis University Law Journal, 55(4), 1405-1432.
The full-text version of this article is available in the EBSCOhost database located in the University of Arizona Global Campus Library. This journal article explores criminal trials, race, and morality. It may assist you in responding to this week's discussion, "Ethics: Racial Discrimination in Criminal Justice."