Outrage at the Lack of Outrage
Where are the cries of protest from "moderate middle eastern Arabs" at the Berg beheading? Perhaps "moderate middle eastern Arab" is an oxymoron. While the prison abuse scandal showed wanton vulgarity and cruelty among some Americans, the Berg beheading shows unspeakable savagery among some Arabs. But here in the U.S., democracy is showing that there will be some (limited?) accountability for the acts. Where is the Arab rebuke for the beheading? Al-Jazeera, the terrorist network, won't even show it. It should be noted that even FOX news, who pretty openly campaigns for the administration in all causes, shows the prison photos.

While the Pentagon touts its own investigations, our Congress is finally getting the idea that it has an oversight role (because this is a democratic republic, not a monarchy) and is launching a full investigation into the prison practices. Unfortunately, partisan voices like Kennedy and Inhofe (who both missed a good opportunity to keep their mouths shut) will taint the credibility of their respective sides, but there are still honorable Americans like Levin, Warner and Graham who will see this through. There will be accountability here, even if some the U.S. don't want it. Who in the Arab world will speak out against the beheading? Don't hold your breath. Not all Arabs are like Zarqawi - no sane person doubts this. But silence on this matter is the same as condoning it.