Injustice: Violation of the Bill of Human Rights

Injustice: Violation of the Bill of Human Rights
The Bill of Human Rights was created in 1948 in order to outline and protect the basic rights rewarded to all people. One such right is freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. This freedom has been accepted by many nations all over the world, including the United States which recently outlawed water boarding. The use of water boarding was a heated topic that created backlash because many European nations were against its use. However with President Obama’s executive order that outlaws its use, the heated issue has been resolved.
However there are still many people in the world who suffer inhuman and degrading treatment. One such example can be found in the Middle East where the practice of stoning is still continuing. In an article by Robert Tait and Noushin Hoseiny of The Guardian eight women and one man are facing a sentence of death by stoning. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/jul/21/iran.humanrights These peoples are accused of adultery; a despicable crime in the Muslim world and one that is punishable by death. Having grown up in the United States, I believe that adultery, while despicable, is not grounds for the death penalty. However what outrages me is that the primitive practice of stoning is still in use. This technique of execution is meant to cause the most amount of pain while allowing the victim to live long enough to suffer. In the Middle East today, the right to be free from such cruelty is being kept from these people. While crimes can not be stopped, the ways and techniques with which people carry out punishments should be changed to reflect the Bill of Human Rights in allowing a humane option of punishment.