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What is wrong here is that the others are OUT of prison rather than joining Graner. I have no sympathy for that monster and have no sympathy whatsoever for the others.
What is also wrong is the fact that those responsible from the top are also not in prison. Yes, Cheney, Bush, Rumsfeld, Rice, ALL the top Pentagon and Joint Chiefs of Staff brass should be in jail. Every last one of them. There is NO honor at the top of the military, any of the branches, for their role in the CONTINUED abuse of prisoners. All the top execs/robotons at the CIA also should be in prison.
Rather than writing of sympathy for Graner, how about simply writing about outrage that he is the only one still (or ever) imprisoned? I couldn't care less that he is there, no sympathy at all, but I DO care that he is the ONLY one there.
Bush may be able to pardon a host of people but he cannot protect himself or any others from prosecution by other countries. Obama may not be able to investigate, arrest, and see convicted all those responsible but he CAN investigate to get the information out AND set up a situation that is amenable for other countries to bring charges - he should in no way, shape, or form work to hamstring any such endeavors. In fact, he should secretly encourage such actions and promise full cooperation.
Pardon's shmardons. There are still ways for those collaboratively guilty to be punished. It simply takes moral fortitude and guts (by the new President) to see it through.
