[OK]

It could be CYA, but the curious fact is that Jessica has not talked to the press. These things could be quickly sorted out if she was interviewed by a reporter.

If we accept the thesis that the Iraqi people are happy to be free of Saddam, then why is it hard to believe that doctors and nurses would have treated Jessica well?

[ItisaReligionofPeace]

From what I read yesterday, Jessica Lynch has amnesia. I find it quite plausible. I also believe that the average Iraqi wouldn't have harmed her.

[Pharmboy]

I don't think we Americans were worried about her treatment at the hands of Iraqi medical personnel; it was the Iraqi soldiers and Fedayeen that concerned us.

And, as far as the Canadians go, they can all STFU as far as I'm concerned (like we need them to get at the truth about Iraqi Freedom--sheesh!).

[tet68]

Platinum plates? Some obscure hospital in the middle of Iraq has platinum plates?

[FITZ]

then why is it hard to believe that doctors and nurses would have treated Jessica well?

I'm quite sure some of them had compassion ---it's not like they found Jessica lying on a cement floor ---she was in a bed and receiving some level of medical care. I think there was a question about her leg being amputated ---but that often is done when bones are too smashed or to keep an infection from spreading.

[Wolfstar]

It is also curious that shortly after this story appears, the news this morning is that Jessica has amnesia and doesn't remember anything from the point the convoy was attacked.