"-=jd=-" wrote in message

Oh, I don't presume that the US, or any other country's military, will
only consist of the most moral and ethical of it's citizens. But I do
expect that when recognized, the bad-apples are dealt with swiftly and
appropriately.

Neither the US, nor any other society on the face of the planet can
guarantee perfection, but we can guarantee that we will uphold our common
good, principles, morals and ethics where it is within the scope of our
control and influence. This is what differentiates the U.S. from the likes
of Saddam.

I can see where you are coming from, but it is my view that once captured
and under out control, the terrorists become our responsibility (like it
or not) and we need to live up to that responsibility to the best of our
ability. Faced with a similar situation, I would hope and trust that the
vast majority of Americans could rise *well* above the type of behvaior
depicted in those photos and not drag the rest of us down by succumbing to
base human weaknesses.

I'm not asking for any guarantee of perfection, but I would expect
striving for it to the best of our ability, even if we ultimately fall
short of perfection.

I think we're on the same side of the coin and looking from different
angles. I think we're trying to do the right thing. Its just so damn hard
and complicated. Too many people and too many damn problems. The worlds
getting smaller and smaller and cultures are colliding like atoms. Its bound
to be a rough ride.
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73 Brian
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