Horribly, Tragically Wrong

This might well be the most disgusting display of inhumanity I’ve had to witness.

A US soldier describes, in great detail, his experiences in Abu Garib prison. He admits to the repeated rape of a 15-year old girl who later hanged herself. To him, it’s just not that big of a deal.

We all know this war and occupation is unConstitutional and illegal. We all know it’s gone on far too long. But, it’s time we started having an honest public dialogue about what war does to human beings.

This young man probably had a chance to be a relatively normal person before his experiences in Iraq. Now, he’s nothing more than an animal — completely lacking in human compassion, dignity or decency.

But, that’s what happens.

So, what’s the time frame, kids? 16 months? 24 months? 10 years? Not good enough. This truly needs to end immediately. The shame of it is growing too big to bear.

I’m going to do something I never do on this blog. Open comments. I want you to do your best to justify this mess to me. Explain to me why we need to stay in Iraq. Explain to me how this kind of brutal and criminal behavior could ever be tolerated by a Constitutional Republic or a polite society.

What you’re about to see is rather depressing and the language is not safe for work.