Quote Originally Posted by stickhauler View Post
I've never seen Eastwood's movie, but James Bradley's book the film was made from is a helluva read. I recommend his next book "Flyboys" as well, both great reads and sources to clarify a lot of history, and how Japanicon saw their treatment of prisoners. It shows we don't have quite the moral high ground to criticize them, if you consider some of our own horrible treatment of those we held in previous conflicts.

Stickhauler, I want to take a moment to add my two cents here... I only speak for myself, but I know many veterans and active duty that take a different view here, including myself. The Geneva Convention, The Hague and other treaties agree to "Humane" treatment of POWs or specific races during wartime. Now be real and ask what country follows that as closely as the United Statesicon? Prime example... The three Navy SEALS accused of abusing A KNOWN TERRORIST... A man that earned the nickname "The Finisher" by his own people for his horrific acts against mankind! By the way, all three have been acquitted, thanks to God for enough people that do not buy in to the political correct thoughts that our government seems to insist is required in today’s world! War is never just, it will never be just.. insted a violent means sometimes required, and never fair or humane. If you play fair and humane, the English language would be spoken about as much as Latin is in today's world.

Respectfully,
Tim McElhannon
OSCS (SW/AW) USN RET.