George Bush, as he has flaunted in the past, is commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Thus, he must take responsibility for our military forces. It is he who has lead them to this low point, and it is he who must ultimately be responsible for any atrocities committed.

It sickens me beyond measure to know that American soldiers have been responsible for the abuse and rape of children in Iraq.

I must admit that I had heard about this several weeks ago, but was truly hoping that it was simply a rumor that would prove to be unsubstantiated. I sickens me to find that rumor was in fact truth.

Those who committed such crimes must be called to account, as must those who allowed such crimes to be committed on their watch.

(via Body and Soul [as usual, make sure to read Jeanne’s post.])