U.S. soldier accused of beating Iraqi prisoners says, `It is war'

SFgate ^ | (11-25) 10:26 PST PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- | DAVID B. CARUSO

[Admin Moderator]

Cool it.

[ConservativeMan55]

Today's Zot Threat Level Is Cornflower Blue! LOL!

[mrsmith]

The enemy must be encouraged to surrender- not to fight on LOL!

I don't know any more about what happened in that chaotic compound than you do.
We both know there were 800 guards and only four of them were charged with this conduct.

[Poohbah]

Fine. Take the Iraqi side if you want to.

I take the side of the US military, which has a vested interest in good order and discipline.

But it remains to be seen that NO ONE. Not a single soul has accused her of beating the Iraqi prisoner unprovoked.

Aside from the Staff Judge Advocate and her commanding officer, of course.

[r9etb]

YOU took sides against the enemy and willingly told fibs to do it.

Why yes, I have taken sides against the enemy.

But -- granting that you made a typo -- it is not "supporting the enemy" to be against American guards beating prisoners.

In saying it was unprovoked, I am content to follow the findings of the American military authorities, who -- having looked into the facts of the case -- evidently believe as I do.

Are you really going to tell us that the American military authorities who brought this case against those four guards are "taking the side of the enemy?"

Where did you say you were, again?

[commonerX]

But isn't every Iraqi suspect of attacking US Soldiers. Isn't every Iraqi a possible threat. Besides I believe the Article said, she said, she wanted to teach him how to treat women. How does that become self defense.

[Poohbah]

Where did you say you were, again?

I think he said he was deep in the Huertgen Forest or something like that.

[Luis Gonzalez]

Two things, we should not be putting reservists into this sort of situation, and no, I don't believe that beating prisoners of war is a just way to treat them.

Why do I not condone the beatings of POW's?

Because I can't condone beating theirs, while condemning them if they beat ours.

It's rough being the good guy, but I don't see a choice other than being the "good guys" in this situation.

[Luis Gonzalez]

"And she says that the prisoner attacked her."

Where does she say that?

[Luis Gonzalez]

What she said, according to testimony by another recruit, was that the beatings were done to "teach the prisoner a lesson on how to treat women."

[Admin Moderator]

Thanks, been meaning to change that.

[Luis Gonzalez]

"Where in the world does it say that the filthy Iraqi terrorist wasn't attacking the other soldiers?"

Where does it say that they were?

[Eagle Eye]

It's late or very early, depending on your perspective. GMT+3, so techically it Thanksgiving.

Be thankful you're not here spouting your stuff.

[ConservativeMan55]

Thank You For Your Service.

[laotzu]

God bless you. Thanks, so very much.

[PLMerite]

What the heck is an "orbitologist?"

[mrsmith]

"Nothings perfect but the USMC works very well. "
Should be UCMJ.

"We both know there were 800 guards "
100 guards.

AAAaarggh!

[Eagle Eye]

The thanks really go to the troops.They've got it tough. I'm just here to help take care of them. Got me a REMF job, complete with office.

Dang! Got lightening and thunder on the way!

Time for bed...

[laotzu]

Pass along to them my admiration as well.

Safe & happy Thanksgiving.

[Lijahsbubbe]

I know, I meant that as no disrespect to you. These guys are some of the worst the world has to offer. What are we going to do with these bad seeds anyway?