SEALs in the Hood
Unfortunately, it appears that the Navy SEALs, America's amphibious commandos, got themselves in a bit of trouble.
Proving once again that the Associated Press is useless, note the following paragraph.
Now, if this prisoner had died at some prison in Mosul or Ramadi, would that have been noted? It likely would have said something like "and died a short time later in U.S. detention." Instead, they invoke Abu Ghraib in order to remind everyone of what happened there with a group of Army reservist misfits.
The other money shot from this particular article follows. I've added emphasis.
Bzzzzzt, wrong, try again. A special court martial is the military equivalent of a misdemeanor trial. So we have liberal bias and poor proofreading. Johnny, tell them what they've won!
Don't get me wrong, folks. This is a perfect demonstration of the difference between the American military and those of other nations: when our personnel break the law or violate orders and regulations and abuse people, they are given due process and punished accordingly if such punishment is warranted; in the military organizations of other nations, this same abuse is national policy, used to subjugate the people and keep them afraid of their tyrant leaders.
Did the SEALs abuse some prisoners? It's possible. Is it a widespread occurance? Very doubtful. Is it military policy? Absolutely not. Will they be punished if found guilty? Of course, and as well they should.
This war is a propaganda war as much as anything else, and America's enemies, both foreign and domestic, will stop at nothing to discredit us in attempt to force us to pull out of Iraq in disgrace. Never forget that.
SAN DIEGO — One is accused of punching an Iraqi prisoner. Another faces allegations that he kicked, choked and humiliated captives.
Both Navy lieutenants are facing Article 32 hearings (search) this week, the military equivalent of a civilian grand jury.
The first hearing is set to begin Tuesday, the second Thursday. Both were delayed for weeks, in part because of concerns about classified information available to defense attorneys involved in the case.
Proving once again that the Associated Press is useless, note the following paragraph.
Al-Jamadi, a suspect in the bombing of a Red Cross facility, was captured by SEALs in November 2003 during a joint special forces-CIA mission, and died a short time later at Abu Ghraib prison.
Now, if this prisoner had died at some prison in Mosul or Ramadi, would that have been noted? It likely would have said something like "and died a short time later in U.S. detention." Instead, they invoke Abu Ghraib in order to remind everyone of what happened there with a group of Army reservist misfits.
The other money shot from this particular article follows. I've added emphasis.
Six SEALs have received nonjudicial punishment at captain's mast proceedings. Two others are facing special courts-martial, the civilian equivalent of a misdemeanor trial.
Bzzzzzt, wrong, try again. A special court martial is the military equivalent of a misdemeanor trial. So we have liberal bias and poor proofreading. Johnny, tell them what they've won!
Don't get me wrong, folks. This is a perfect demonstration of the difference between the American military and those of other nations: when our personnel break the law or violate orders and regulations and abuse people, they are given due process and punished accordingly if such punishment is warranted; in the military organizations of other nations, this same abuse is national policy, used to subjugate the people and keep them afraid of their tyrant leaders.
Did the SEALs abuse some prisoners? It's possible. Is it a widespread occurance? Very doubtful. Is it military policy? Absolutely not. Will they be punished if found guilty? Of course, and as well they should.
This war is a propaganda war as much as anything else, and America's enemies, both foreign and domestic, will stop at nothing to discredit us in attempt to force us to pull out of Iraq in disgrace. Never forget that.
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