Ignorance and Authority

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About the abused prisoners.

This excerpt from the BBC News shows what is wrong with the U.S. occupation of Iraq.

One of the suspended soldiers, Staff Sergeant Chip Frederick, said
the way the army ran the prison had led to the abuse.

"We had no support, no training whatsoever. And I kept asking my chain
of command for certain things... Like rules and regulations," he told
CBS. "It just wasn't happening."

He said he did not see a copy of the Geneva Convention rules for handling
prisoners of war until after he was charged.

The Issue is education. Ignorance is not an excuse.

I realize that I may be considered Un-Patriotic for posting this reference. However the Allegations Made against the American Soldiers have lead to charges against them. I am aware that 'all is fair in love and war,' but I also believe that we must follow the Rules of the Geneva Convention. If we intend to install democracy in any nation we cannot do so by 'any means possible.' Such extremes must be reserved for desperation. The is hardly a desparate nation. In the case of Iraq we are the 'Aggressor.' As such we must not act in a depraved manner. Torture does not inspire Loyalty or Trust.
The Geneva Convention Rules should be required reading for all soldiers.
also relevant is The Stanford Prison Experiment, and other studies of Obedience and Authority by Stanley Milgram