They needed to justify their hypocrisy AFTER the burka wearing photos.
Found it! Retired US Army Colonel Jack H. Jacobs' reaction to the behavior of the British Marines/Sailors (be sure to watch the video during the first TSN commercial break):
British sailors’ conduct was a disgrace
Where is honor? Iran hostages’ handshakes, apologies are ‘reprehensible’
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17972136/