Left in a situation with 6 captured enemy militants, and a nearby "bomb factory" still up and running, soldiers have to be ready to act. I for one, feel that these soldiers should be able to do what it takes to get the information, and save the lives of people who may possibly be effected by these bombs. However, this may not be the "politically correct" thing to do. According to the rules of war, and the United States Military, there are certain rules that must be followed. The Geneva Convention lays down very specific rules that must be followed in the case of dealing with prisoners. But in all honesty, what should be done? Should we tell our soldiers to sit around, and not get any information out of the militants while bombs are being made at another location; i think not. These soldiers should use any nonlethal methods, that will also not cause extensive long term physical damage, in order to get the information that they need.
Some of the long and short term repercussions of these actions may be getting in trouble with the military first off. The soldiers may get into trouble if they go too far in their interrogations. At the same time, there may be serious repercussions for the militants, they may suffer from some forms of mental problems, and in some cases physical. However, the main thing that will come about from all this, is saving the lives of many people who may have died due to the bombs being made.
