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May 29, 2006
Attacking the messenger
The heroic John Murtha is once again speaking out against what appears to be another atrocity committed by US forces in Iraq, this time in Haditha.
Joint Chiefs Chairman Marine General Peter Pace is cautioning folks to wait until an investigation has ensued. Unfortunately for Pace--the Abu Ghraib scandal showed us that not only will the government actively work to cover up scandal like this--they'll send their attack dogs in force to rip apart anyone who questions the government on it.
It would seem the memo has already gone out to the rightwing attackosphere:
Michelle Malkin says Murtha has rushed to judgement.
John at Powerline calls Abu Ghraib "overblown" and that we must wait for the investigation to wrap up. He also blasts Murtha for saying that killings "may" hurt our cause in Iraq, calling Murtha's behavior "disgusting". Earth to John: Looking for disgusting? Read your blog. Anyone who believes that sexual humiliation of prisoners is "overblown" lacks morals and scruples. Continuing to carry water for this Administration and the horrid acts committed by some in our military is disgusting. Enough is enough.
Some hack calling itself California Conservative goes completely over a cliff:
The issue is not about whether or not a crime was committed and should be investigated (Note: the matter remains under ongoing active investigation) or, if found guilty, whether the soldiers should be held accountable, everyone can agree on that.
The issue is what Jack Murtha is seeking to accomplish by eagerly airing the dirty laundy in public? His actions are purposefully damaging the reputation of our military, and also providing political ammo to our enemies here and in the Middle East who can point the finger at “evil” America and continue to incite violence in the region.
Just because the local 6 o’clock news, “reporting” in accordance with the guidelines of political correctness, doesn’t identify the race/skin color of a rapist or murderer doesn’t mean that a crime hasn’t been committed and that the investigation isn’t serious. Or does it?
Murtha certainly knows better. And maybe he should exercise some true political correctness when it really counts: protecting
If we've done something wrong in our efforts in Iraq..we should own up to them: publicly. It absolutely undermines any good thing we do there when there's even a hint of wrongdoing, much less an all-out murder of civilians.
Murtha's actions are purposefully helping the military. Its forcing the military to examine its actions and training. And it holds the military accountable to the people--whose tax dollars pay for it and who sanctions its existance.
Conservatives erode any progress we make in Iraq by continually trying to cover up and make excuses for wrongdoing. They demand zero accountability for anyone who isn't a Republican. It ruins the credibility of our nation and demonstrates a fundamental dissrespect for everyone: including themselves.
Posted by Carla at May 29, 2006 09:09 AM
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