U.S.: Rummie 2

The big issues concerning the Abu Ghraib matter: what happened and who was responsible. The first is a matter of investigation that is yet to be completed, and with more disclosures to come. There are more pix and videotapes.

As to the second, Secty Rumsfeld has accepted responsibility, as has President Bush. However, the identity of the miscreants is known, and they'll receive military justice subsequent to the completion of the investigation.

Nevertheless, whoever was controlling the cameras deserves to be shot for sheer idiocy. First, for going native in Abu Ghraib by acting contrary to the U.S. Military Code of Justice and the Geneva Conventions. Second, for being dumb enough to tape the mistreatment of prisoners. No matter how barbaric a prisoner, he is a human and has rights which ought to be respected.