Obama: Day 1.

[SuperChicken]

Your point about jurisdiction is well taken. It would seem that a military tribunal is indeed the proper venue for such cases. It is, however, inexcusable that such tribunals have not been convened within a reasonable time frame.

And, while I agree about the lack of precedent for rules of engagement for the current circumstances, that is where I begin to think that we need to set the standard for proper treatment of these individuals. Is it not incumbent on us to rise above the tactics of Al-Qaida? To not display the barbarism that we did at Abu Graib? I'm still embarrased about those events...whether the perpetrators have been addressed or not.

[BanginJimmy]

To not display the barbarism that we did at Abu Graib? I'm still embarrased about those events...whether the perpetrators have been addressed or not.

I agree, but we cannot hold anyone but the people that committed the crimes responsible for those crimes.

[Total_Blender]

I agree, but we cannot hold anyone but the people that committed the crimes responsible for those crimes.

What about the leaders who maintained lax discipline/supervision. Someone at some level of command there should have prevented what happened.

[BanginJimmy]

What about the leaders who maintained lax discipline/supervision. Someone at some level of command there should have prevented what happened.

I agree completely. Those at the top were not doing their jobs, but the military has already addressed this issue. The commander and XO were both relieved with letters in their jacket that will prevent them from ever getting another command. The top enlisted was basicly retired. Those that physically committed the offenses have been tried and found guilty.

How much further should they go up the chain?