It is okay for the government to mislead in
order to promote security.
Initially, during the class discussion I
agreed with this statement. The reason for this is because I assumed the
government had the best interest for the people, but I discarded possible
costs. My opinion towards this deviated from my initial response. Often times
government’s aim to burgeon their economic status as opposed to protect the
wellbeing of the people. In the documentary, Control Room, it was revealed that
the American government invaded Iraq in 2003 with the aim of elevating their
economy. But, this act harmed the Iraqi civilians. The Americans were deceived
of this and perceived that the US army was bringing “justice” and “freedom” to
the Iraqi citizens.
Therefore, I do not agree with this
statement especially when human rights are violated and civilians were harmed.
The American media purported their acts as bringing justice this was
highlighted it many instances. I was especially intrigued when the American
media displayed children celebrating Bush, when in fact the children were
saying “Goddam Bush” in Arabic, and thus the media took advantage of the
language barrier.
My grandmother is Iraqi, therefore I can
personally condemn the invasion of Iraq as it affected my family personally, and
therefore in my eyes it is not okay for the government to mislead regardless of
whether it is for security measures. It is imperative for governments to ensure
their actions do not impose harm regardless of any benefits.
