Posted on 05/30/2003 7:15:28 PM PDT by MattAMiller
I trust that the accused will be tried, and if found guilty, punished to the fullest extent of the applicable laws. Had this photo shop employee worked in Husseini Iraq, she would have been the next star of the picture show.
In any event, the soldier is in deep crap over this. Abuse of prisoners is a crime, no doubt. No matter who they may be.
Are you kidding? The Sun was more gung ho about the war than just about any other publication on Earth. Seriously, the Sun made most American papers look like war protestors (which they were). LOL! The Sun was practically a combatant. I think it was favorite place to go during the war.
They haven't undermined the war by printing the truth (assuming this is). This Soldier has undermined the military effort through his actions. That's what's happened. Put the blame where it belongs.
'More to come' By JOHN KAY
THE Army probe into the photos scandal has been stepped up amid fears that a “hornets’ nest” of horror could be unearthed.
Lt Col Jeremy Green, commanding officer of the Special Investigations Branch, last night took personal charge of the inquiry.
And a source close to the investigation said: “There is a genuine fear that this is not just a scandal involving one 18-year-old Fusilier.
“Our biggest worry is that the reputation of 1 Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, will be besmirched.”
Fuslier Gary Bartlam, 18, is being held in custody at an Army base where he is being grilled by senior Special Investigation Branch officers. He is unlikely to be released until the probe is completed.
One source said that some of the photos appeared to show simulated sex acts but “even if that is so, it would not excuse the behaviour.”
A Royal Military Police source said: “We are braced for more scandals to come out — it could become a real hornets’ nest with more horrific revelations.
“But we have a duty to investigate thoroughly and no stone will be left unturned.
“Whatever the circumstances, there is no excuse for British soldiers to maltreat PoWs. Our first job is to establish how many of the regiment may be involved.
“That includes finding out if NCOs and platoon commander knew of these activities.”
Lt Col Green immediately widened the probe to cover the entire regiment.
A lieutenant who was Bartlam’s platoon commander, plus a sergeant and three corporals, will be quizzed and statements taken from others in Bartlam’s platoon.
A senior Ministry of Defence spokeswoman said: “If there is any truth in these allegations the MoD is appalled and would stress we take our responsibilities to PoWs extremely seriously.”
But if the Iraqis did this to our POWs would you say the same thing?
Where have you heard this before? I was being sarcastic and "quoting" Bill Clinton re: Monica
Excellent point.
Don't blame the messenger. She's a patriotic lass and these guys aren't true Brits any more than they're authentic human beings. The best thing we can do is show the world that we won't tolerate this kind of behavior. Five to ten years sitting all day on a little stool in a gray cell should give the 'soldiers' a better perspective on what it means to be civilized.
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