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Although sickened and tearful as I view these photos, it is so important that we not forget, that we not cover up the truth. That we, indeed, are the barbarians. The criminal acts that this regime has committed in the name of America, in the name of democracy, are heinous. The irony is that we are fighting terrorism with terrorism and we have gone far beyond the acts of Al Quaida in the murdering of thousands and thousand of innocent Iraqis. Just as these crimes are done in our name, we will have to bear the burden of the retribution. Those of you who write that these photos will incite more Anti-American sentiments are right. And why shouldn't the rest of the world be outraged at our murderous acts. We will have to pay the price and there's no way we should hide anything. This regime thrives in its secrecy. We must drop all dishonesty and be forthright and open and do whatever we can to right the wrongs done in our name.
These are children of God, these tortured and killed detainees. What kind of monsters have we created in our own children that would carry out this cold and senseless treatment of other human beings. What we do to others, we do to ourselves. And in regard to this insane war, I quote the brilliant words of best-selling author Eckhart Tolle, "Whatever you fight, you strengthen, and what you resist, persists."
God help us!
