http://www.jta.org/page_view_story.asp?intarticleid=14076&intcategoryid=4 Videotaped execution of U.S. Jew
may not shake commitment in Iraq
By Joe Berkofsky
NEW YORK, May 11 (JTA) — The videotaped execution of an American Jewish civilian contractor in Iraq shook members of the Jewish community, but not their commitment to the war on terrorism
It wasn’t clear whether Berg was targeted because of his religion. In the video, posted on a Web site linked to Al-Qaida, Berg is seen saying, “My name is Nick Berg, my father’s name is Michael, my mother’s name is Susan . . . I have a brother and sister, David and Sarah.”
Several Jewish leaders and military families said the incident shouldn’t dissuade Jewish soldiers and civilians from serving in Iraq.
“Should people think twice or should we continue this?” asked Judy Ledger, whose son and daughter — and their spouses — all served with the U.S. military in Iraq. “You do have to realize there’s a danger, but the danger is no more if you’re in the military than if there is a hate crime” in the United States.
Several sources said Berg’s murder — as well as Tuesday’s videotaped killing of six Israeli soldiers by Palestinians in the Gaza Strip — should deepen the commitment of Jews and other Americans to the war on terrorism.
“This is an evil force that has no moral compunction at all,” said Malcolm Hoenlein, executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.
Kudos! I loved you last comment especially. Maybe since Vietnam is long over he could serve in Iraq. Let Kerry put his aweful butt on the line for a little longer than 4 months to make up for throwing something (ribbons/medals) over the wall. Throw him over the wall of civilization into the world of the barbarian and monsters!