re: #105 albusteve

so what?….if it motivates them then they will ultimately save lives…you miss the whole point and wonder why it’s taped…typical…this gut is not out of control but exactly the opposite…who gives a fuck about a tape…perception works both ways

Who gives a…. Are you serious? Do you not realize the massive, irreparable damage done by such leaked footage and photographs in Iraq? A series of photographs, I’ll remind you, essentially hardened the whole world against America’s mission in Iraq in the span of about 24 hours.

Sure, it’s a big giggle for us here. “Hell yeah, he’s givin’ it to ‘em good!”

But it’s not about how we feel, here. And it’s not just about motivating a handful of Iraqi police. It’s about discretion. It’s about persuading other people to fight on our behalf. “Hearts and minds” is a cliche for a reason.