I was shocked at the US prison photos and agree that this kind of abuse is not to be condoned. When I saw that Rush Limbaugh had defended the actions of the troops by saying it was just like a fraternity prank and shouldn't cost the jobs of some good people I was again reminded why I hate him so much.

HOWEVER, can you imagine how much hate might swell inside of you when you are out there fighting, and especially when they drag your comrades' dead body along the street?

I am now beginning to put all this into context. Comparing the US behavior to what Saddam used to do to his own people (torture chambers, executions, the raping - plenty of info out there) and what many other countries do to their enemies in times of war, wouldn't you agree that what went on (at least what we know went on, I guess we'll find out more later) is not half as bad? Again, I am not saying that that kind of behavior is to be allowed.

If I had a choice of having to sit on a broken Pepsi bottle until it filled with my blood, being beaten until dead, or dancing around naked, I guess I would start dancing like Michael Flatley. I am beginning to think that this incident, if anything, just proves the high standards that the US is being held up to. I don't defend those abusive GIs though, I think they should be dishonorably discharged. As for Rumsfeld, I have always hated him, but wanting him to resign changes nothing because he won't.

I actually don't expect any of you to agree. As we all know, our minds are already made up even before reading these posts.