In the wake of the War on Terror, there have been a number of contested practices (e.g., wiretap provisions of the PATRIOT Act, waterboarding, detaining persons based on the mere suspicion of terrorism).

Select one practice or policy and examine the ethical debate related to this practice via the various ethical frameworks (Deontology, Utilitarian, and virtue ethics). Is it more important for the criminal justice system to adhere to ethical standards and due process or to protect society (with the possibility of engaging in unethical behavior)?