The Extraordinary Rendition of Abu Omar
In one or two paragraphs, respond to the following questions related to the case study,
“The Extraordinary Rendition of Abu Omar” (ISD Case 318).
The purpose of the response papers is for you to take positions that you can later share and defend in discussion section. Briefly explain your reasoning (a few sentences).
1. Offer your best argument in favor of this statement: “No rules should apply to the
treatment of suspected terrorists who are captured. All methods should be permissible,
including extraordinary rendition and torture.”
2. Offer your best argument in favor of this statement: “Captured terrorist suspects should
be prosecuted as criminals in the regular courts, under standard due process rules.
Methods that are outside of regular due process rules, including extraordinary rendition
and torture, should not be permissible.”
Papers must:
1. Not exceed one page in length (one side, single- or double-spaced)
2. Be typed in a 12-point font
3. Have at least one-inch margins on all sides
