[mrblonde]

These were two TOTALLY different things. If theyd done this 'in response' to the American occupation of their city, no one would be saying, 'well, we shouldnt have been there in the first place'.

Torturing prisoners is a f***ed up thing, and I dont condone it one bit. However, Id be hard pressed to even take prisoners if I knew that some of them had blew out a bridge under half my platoon. I was fortunate enough not to have lost any close friends or family in the September 11 attacks, but from what Ive gathered on this board and news outlets, the majority of those who have want to see whoevers responsible dead, not 'brought to justice'.

ETA: Im not saying that the Iraqis are responsible for the 9/11 attacks one way or the other, but reading it again it sounds that way. Im merely saying whether you lost a loved one in the WTC attacks, or lost a buddy in a guerilla attack in Iraq, many would feel that taking prisoners isnt justice.