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September 13

Page history last edited by Conor Shaw-Draves 13 years, 6 months ago

 


Housekeeping

Attendance

Questions?


Your Responses

 

There are a lot of factors to consider while judging the affects of this new Raytheon device: How much pain will this millimeter beam blaster inflict on the inmate? Does the weapon leave any potentially permanent damage? If the gun is not over powered, will the guards persist to "abuse inmates"? An operation deputy from the Sheriff's department in Los Angles states, "The machine is more effective than their usual methods of firing rubber bullets and tear gas grenades."


 

In another article I've read Report: Raytheon "heat-beam" ready, according to Charles Heal, who has experienced the weapon's beam says "the weapon compares to having a hot iron placed on top of your skin." I feel that this could be a little torturous in a way, but not completely a bad thing for us to experiment on inmates, even Booen explains that "the device sends out millimeter waves, creating a harmless, but intense sensation."


 

Peter Elisaberg states that, “nobody gets hurt.” This is complete load of crap, you may have no burn marks on you or have a way of proving that you got hit, but you have the instant sensation of being burned in a furnace. I think it does hurt someone. If you don’t have marks to prove you were hurt, doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.  I agree with L.A. Sheriff Lee Baca, that this weapon is a torture device. The guinea pig who you shot is tortured by feeling like they are being burned. This pain is said to last more than ten minutes. In my eyes this is torture. If this is going to be sold on the street, who says you can’t just be walking down the street and get hit by someone being stupid.


 

An inmate could have a heart condition and if they are zapped, it could worsen and may cause a heart attack, even death. These things are not known. Also unknown is the effects of being hit multiple times. A long lasting burn could appear, or a condition could develop. Lastly, when shooting the gun, lots of running could ensue. The wrong target could be hit, which could cause a lot more damage or issues. A better, safer method should be used, and prisons also need to be less crowded.


 

Besides there is a law that says "No cruel and unusual punishments" which would indeed cover a weapon such as this, since there is no way that a "Taser" is normal and humane. Just because inmates in prisons did things in their life that earned them jail time does not mean that they should be subjected to what some call "Arms Testing". They are still humans- humans who should not be subjected to testing out weapons for military purposes.


 

There are two sides to the argument of employing this weapon. On one hand, Dave Judge, the operation deputy for the sheriff’s department, believes that this is a “great way to intervene without causing any harm.” On the other hand, ACLU attorney Peter Eliasberg warns that, “We are going to use people in the jails as guinea pigs for some mega arms builder to test their device.” Although both sides have a compelling argument, I think it would be unethical to torture these inmates who are already serving their time in jail. It is understandable why this weapon is being considered for use.


 

That feeling of being burn alive could also have many dramatic effects on the inmates. Some of those effects could be psychological and might affect inmate’s mental health.

 

Some will use it just because they can.


 


The Colbert Report

 

 

8/11/2007, 14:50

 

  • Are you too hopped up on the screamers to sit down right now?

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • We lead the world in locking up our population; half of all the arrests in this country are from marijuana

 

  • We should treat marijuana like alcohol

 

  • The only thing keeping me from getting high right now is that it’s against the law

 

 

  • Your problem is you blame laws for criminals

 

  • If the country decides to make it illegal, we keep it illegal

 

  • You’re Al Capone’s best friend.

 

  • Why don’t you go to Europe?

 

  • You get your money from George Soros…you’re socialist my friend

 

  • You’re a socialist, yes or no?

Assignment for Wednesday

 

  • Review the assignment instructions for Project One (bring any questions about the project with you to class).

 

  • Read Ruth Shalit's Return of the Hidden Persuaders part one and part two, Thomas Frank's Why Johnny Can't Dissent, and Chapters 3 ("Finding Arguments") and 6 ("Analyzing Visual Arguments") in Good Reasons (30-51; 90-100). Afterward, complete your Fourth Response before 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 14.

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