I realize that the world is a far from perfect place and I believe in facing down the horrors that can be found in the dark corners of my reality.
That is why I am so saddened by reports today that the United States Army attempted to cover up the fact of Pat Tillman’s death by fratricide. I hope that all those involved in mitigating and stonewalling the truth are punished, and that they never have another opportunity to bear arms on behalf of my adopted nation. It is possible that some of them should be locked up, but I don’t know enough yet to comment a sense of authority.
Pat Tillman joined the military believing he was doing something worthwhile. I wonder what his last thoughts were as his was killed by gross incompetence at the hands of his own brethern. While his situation is a sad one, it pales in comparision to the true monstrosities to be found in the Middle East.
Visit Memri.org and if you can stomach it, watch a few interviews with monsters in human form. Then remember that most of your fellow humans beings have the potential to be monsters. All it takes for some is a weak mind and a few promises of a glorious afterlife. Others will betray their humanity for baubles. Some will do it because it brings them power.
This is cancer, and it needs to be battled, whether you live in Tikrit or Tacoma.