Col. Michael Pheneger, Ret. - Release the Rest of the Abu Ghraib Photos.

[reprehensor]

http://rawstory.com/news/2005/Decorated_veteran_and_lifelong_Republican_says_new__Abu_Ghraib_photos_must_be_0830.html">Raw Story

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Retired U. S. Army Colonel Michael Pheneger: The release will certainly undermine our moral authority and the legitimacy of our cause, but the problem is the underlying conduct - not the photos. The government's specific argument was that the release would result in loss of life (US military and civilians, allies and Iraqis).

However, Iraqi and al-Qaeda insurgents already conduct over 70 attacks a day and will continue to do so as long as they have the will and the capability. In my declaration, I note that General Myers himself, in a press interview, denied that the Newsweek article resulted in the riots and casualties. According to General Myers, the events resulted from the playing out of events leading to the September election. Opinion polls have always indicated that most Iraqis (80 – 85 percent) want the U.S. out, though under varying conditions.

The groups of insurgents are hard-core opponents; they do not need further provocation beyond our presence. I doubt that they could be more inflamed or that the photos would spur individuals on the margin to join them.

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[ThoughtCriminal]

1. Solid arguments

It's going to hurt like hell if/when these photos and videos are released. But the real damage is the acts themselves and the lack of accountability.