Jane Mayer writes on the politics of 24 in the New Yorker. It's rather critical of the conservative leanings of the show - particular in the perceived pragmatism that gives our hero Jack Bauer the green light to use violence and torture for the cause of the common good.
So where should we come down biblically on political utilitarianism? Should we be more bothered by some of the things we've seen that have taken place in Iraq? Should we give 24 a free pass just because it's well acted and Jack Bauer is the new Chuck Norris?
I think that the author of the article minimizes the threats that America faces from terrorists. The images of 9/11 just stick with me a little longer I guess...
I'm not sure you could make an iron clad biblical argument one way or the other on the torture issue. I think that it is most often a decision that has to be made in the moment with all of the facts available to you at the time. I don't think you can/should categorically prohibit the use of torture.
That said, the following quote made me want to work for this man:
"Surnow, a cigar enthusiast, has converted a room down the hall from his office into a salon with burled-wood humidors and a full bar." Best...office...ever.
Posted by: Jason G. | February 13, 2007 at 04:57 PM
Gammons - I think I just found the inspiration for my office when we build us a building someday...
Posted by: Matt Adair | February 13, 2007 at 04:59 PM