“Even in extreme situations, we have a choice, whether we choose to exercise it or not

Writing Nov 26, 2020

“Even in extreme situations, we have a choice, whether we choose to exercise it or not. The belief that our role, our desires, our past, or the actions of others preclude our acting morally is a convenient but illusory way of distancing ourselves from the evil that surrounds us.” Evaluate this claim in light of the behavior of the military and intelligence personnel at Abu Ghraib prison, both those who participated in prisoner abuse and those who resisted such participation.