Burning Bodies in Afghanistan
Check out the article on Reuters about American soldiers in Afghanistan burning Muslim men’s bodies and using the act as a propaganda piece. The funniest/saddest part is when Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman says “It is the policy of the United States, as well as the Defense Department, to treat all remains consistent with the Geneva Convention and with the utmost respect.”
Yeah, everyone has noticed that the last few years, Bryan. And we’re also reassured to know that
“These allegations will be aggressively investigated and, if proven to be true, the individuals will be held appropriately accountable.” Until I saw those words, I was worried sick that somebody in the chain of command might be held accountable! But just as with Abu Ghraib, it sounds like a few low-level working stiffs in the military will take the heat instead. Go, Rummy, Go!
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