Friday, May 21, 2004
Prisoners of war
I would like to respond to those who think the molestation and torture of Iraqi prisoners
were not unlike the hazing that takes place in American colleges or that we should not dwell on these events and get on with the war. These are the folks who say they are "outraged at the outrage", because they somehow feel these criminal acts, including murder, are justified because of what terrorists have done throughout the world. Is it possible that there are those Americans among us who can view pictures of American soldiers fondling the genitals of Iraqi prisoners and not feel shame and disgust? We're supposed to be the good guys riding in on our white horses to bring freedom and justice ....and oh yes..Democracy to the Iraqi people whether they want it or not. How many of us really give a hoot about Iraqi one way or the other? There is a prevalient and growing sense of madness in this attempt to engage in nation building, something the president swore he'd never do. Whatever the reasons, real or contrived, that brought us to this end , we must adhere to the rules of common decency or we are no better than those we condemn.
George Morin
Auburn
were not unlike the hazing that takes place in American colleges or that we should not dwell on these events and get on with the war. These are the folks who say they are "outraged at the outrage", because they somehow feel these criminal acts, including murder, are justified because of what terrorists have done throughout the world. Is it possible that there are those Americans among us who can view pictures of American soldiers fondling the genitals of Iraqi prisoners and not feel shame and disgust? We're supposed to be the good guys riding in on our white horses to bring freedom and justice ....and oh yes..Democracy to the Iraqi people whether they want it or not. How many of us really give a hoot about Iraqi one way or the other? There is a prevalient and growing sense of madness in this attempt to engage in nation building, something the president swore he'd never do. Whatever the reasons, real or contrived, that brought us to this end , we must adhere to the rules of common decency or we are no better than those we condemn.
George Morin
Auburn
