[ISonnet]

Here's my big problem with all this. First I agree the treatment shown in the pictures is disgraceful and uncalled for.

Having said that, the piling on by the media, and the Dems (but I repeat myself) not to mention the rest of the world smacks of rank opportunism that long ago ceased being about the prisoners or the soldiers. It is the latest branch to flay the Bush administration and attempt to bring it down at any cost. In this case, the cost is our very real war on terror. If Kerry wins it will be replaced by a phony show-war and the UN will be back in business full time (at least now they're running for cover).

Yes, investigate the case, try the perps fairly, punish the guilty and then move on!

Unless Rumsfeld ordered the abuse, he should not apologize, not when the media and Dems intend on wielding such an apology as a club. If a sincere apology would help and we could proceed, fine, but I don't believe it for a second.

[Poohbah]

Unless Rumsfeld ordered the abuse, he should not apologize

He is the senior man at the Department of Defense, and these soldiers wore the uniform of the US military.

He's still accountable for their actions.