Reply #6: These comments seem sensible to me

[karynnj]

He again says the truth being shown is important. He also admits that the photos can be used as propaganda tools. I suspect that the latter was in respond to a question as to whether the Republicans are right in saying that. As the Abu Ghraib photos were used that way, it would be ridiculous to think these won't.

The fact is that we still have a large number of soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. That Kerry isn't delighted that these photos are being released is likely because he knows it makes them less safe and their job harder. I would think him heartless if he didn't worry about that. The fact is that the main damage done was done by the Bush administration approving these actions and doing them.

He has been clear that he wants the truth out. He has also been the most consistent politician speaking out against torture. More importantly, he stressed that the US have ended those procedures.

If you were Obama, would you want those pictures out if you knew it could increase the risks for soldiers?