Re: Are we (the USA) following the pattern......
I cannot agree.<br /><br />Half the world was against this war to begin with, and when we pursued it anyways, we were labeled as barbaric. Now, they have photographic proof of our barbaric nature.<br /><br />Even more important are the people in Iraq right now. We had an overwhelming 75% support from the people of Iraq, from those that have been tortured under the previous regime. The believe in us. They believe that the Americans are Just, Kind, and Merciful, that America will not stand for such atrocities as were committed under Saddam Hussein. Or should I say, the believed. Since the photos have surfaced, support for the US by the Iraqi people has dropped to less than 50%.<br /><br />This war was about humanity, and removing a vicious dictator who tortured people. Are we now no better?