You've got the right idea. In fact, it is my argument that these brave Marines would have only had a chance if that was our policy. We have yet to execute any of those in our custody! I'm really angry at Bush for not fighting this war in a more vigorous way. As it stands, we are going to be hated and criticized no matter what. Time to start executing these beasts and let them whine about it. So what?
I think you need a history lesson if you think the Japanese weren't on par with the islamdethals. The Japanese slaughtered millions of Chinese, Phillipinos, and pretty much everyone else they encountered. Contests to see who could kill the most prisoners and betting on the side. POW camp officers eating the hearts and livers of executed prisoners. Executions that were conducted by slicing bellies open and allowing pigs to eat the intestines of living prisoners. Testing of bio and chemical weapons on civilian alike.
nazis who dealt with the Japanese were horrified at their brutality.