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• Thursday, February 16, 2006 03:11 PM

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  I read your commentary first and then I took a spin through the photos. I saw human beings doing things and appearing to be ok with doing things that animals would not even consider doing to other animals. I understand intellectually the need to protect ourselves from those that would wish us harm. However, I am having a hard time connecting these policies on prisoner treatment as a means to accomplish that ultimate goal. Throughout history the citizens of empires and societies have been judged on their willigness to step up and be counted when the powers that be go beyond the threshold of decent human behavior. The willingness to bring this totally unacceptable government policy to light is merely the first step. It must be met with the courage to correct the course that we are on. Those who are in positions of leadership, whether directly or indirectly involved, must be held accountable through the loss of their positions of power and or the loss of their own freedom. It is not enough to say we didn't know. Now we all know. The elected men and women in our government must either correct this situation or be replaced with those that will. It is our responsibilty as equal members of our society to make that happen. Without that, there will be no change. It is a tall order and one that will not be accomplished overnight but the process must begin. Thank you for respecting me enough to make me aware of the truth. I pray that I can live up to the challenge of standing up and being counted.

  —hotonetuc611 Read hotonetuc611's other letters
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