CNN.com - Graner sentenced to 10 years - Jan 16, 2005: "Led from the courtroom in handcuffs and leg chains, Graner twice answered 'No, ma'am' when asked whether he had regrets or apologies.
His mother, Irma, said her son took the rap for high-ranking officers, whom she said were 'all guilty.'"
I can't help but think of the tortured in this situation, on all sides.
His mother, Irma, said her son took the rap for high-ranking officers, whom she said were 'all guilty.'"
I can't help but think of the tortured in this situation, on all sides.
Sad story. I think this point gets to one I agree with:
"I think there might be people that can get into physical fights, but not to the point of murder," Hassan said.
I have difficulty understanding this level of hate (could see it also with Van Gogh's grandson who got killed for his movie) on any side.
I also find it troubling when these sorts of gruesome acts or the beheadings in Iraq are used as excuses on how we can torture or maim. 'We are not as bad as them.' That is really what this war is not about. To me, it is about presenting a better something for the heart and mind to believe in and get behind.
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9:28 AM