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Thursday, February 16, 2006 12:00 AM

Why we're publishing the new Abu Ghraib photos

America -- and the world -- has the right to know what was done in our name.

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  • Thursday, February 16, 2006 01:56 AM

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    I agree with Salon's decision to publish these photos. What other option exists in the absense of the Pentagon's compliance with a federal judge ordering them to do so?

    Contrary to DoD's plea that release of these additional photos would fuel anti-American sentiment, the judge countered the American people "have the right to know what's being done in their name."

    When will our long, national nightmare end? (Another recitation from Nixon's era.)

    I continue to be ashamed of my government and how they have portrayed what Americans stand for to the rest of the world.

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