Prison abuse goes with the territory — emotions run high no matter the time or particular place. Who among us would be willing to embark on a grim career of prison guard? — needless to say, very few of us. Except for the most arrant, sadistic abuse most violations go unreported precisely because no one really cares, except for the inmates. That said, over time, many prison wardens have enacted remarkable reforms to safeguard within reason the dignity of inmates. However, when non-violent prisoners are thrown in with the scum, their safety and dignity are in jeopardy; no matter how deep the dedication and conscience of the officials, they will turn their back on infractions.
It is an impossible task of our men and women in the service cursed with the duty to oversee the arrant hypocrisy of pious killers; nonetheless — given the few who demonstrate sadistic tendencies — our armed services are expected to respect every aspect of Islamic beliefs that had inspired the prisoners to the blasphemous cause of the Taliban and Al Qaeda who wreaked decimation on our own soldiers and innocent civilians.
It is one thing to demonstrate solemnity for a global religion that is based on peace and good will, and quite another to respect those who defy their own faith. Who among us would not at least want to flush these culprits’ beliefs down the toilet?
Copyright © 2005 Richard R. Kennedy All rights reserved. Revised: May 25, 2005.
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