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I find it refreshing that, as an immigrant to this country, you "protect" (America) her with an over zealousness that rivals our founding Fathers. But, do not dismiss these abuses in its entirety. Some of these poor souls may be guilty, some however, may not. That is for the military and civilian Iraqi authorities to decide. Yes, in the torture arena, shaming a person is probably the least hurtful, but if it is not legal to do so, then OGA’s or soldiers should not be doing it. You've stated previously that America's judicial system is one of the differences that make our country great, and I have to agree. But we must respect those laws, even those that are unpopular or harm our cause. We can always change them, if we get enough support from “We the people.” These soldiers were wrong - plain and simple. My problem is when the press puts our fellow citizens in danger through irresponsible journalism – which I believe Salon willfully did in this case. Probably for the $$$ (and they say the right is greedy)
It is also important to have an exchange of views in this country, for that is what truly makes America so great, but we can not lose our compassion for all oppressed people, including the possibility of these men in the photo's that we may be oppressing (if they are innocent), but they will all get their day in a court of law, and because of that, we can find some comfort. Hundreds have been freed to date, and many more will follow.
Lastly, use your own name for your paintings, not Picasso, not Bonnard, not Gris, not Boccioni, not Janco, or any other abstract artist; it is your name that counts; and it’s the one mark you leave on this earth that will be remembered for eternity (Hopefully in a good way!).
For my next post though, I think I will sign with my dog’s name, after all, he is smarter than most these liberals that post on these boards.
