"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message
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Jay,

Do you judge California's democratic "progress" by what
happened to Rodney King?

Partly, yes, of course!


In a country of 25 million people, and an Army of 150,000, stupid stuff
happens.

This is NOT "stupid stuff". This is a mind set through all ranks. It is a
general view on the Geneva convention and its worth held

Which is more than you can say was happening in that same prison under
Sadaam's rule.


Making a comparison with what Sadaams lot used to do is fatuous.

The issue is comparing actual American behavior there with the ideal that
the US is promoting.

Saying that the US brutalises Iraqis less harshly than Sadaam is hardly a
glowing recommendation.

think about it it.