“We’re not going to harm you. We’re American soldiers.â€
November 5, 2007
While watching Fox News Sunday, yesterday I was struck by Chris Wallace’s interview with President George H. W. Bush at his Presidential Library in Texas. I am a big fan of President Bush (the father). I got to shake his hand at my graduation.
The best part of the interview took place toward the end when they were standing in a mock up of a tent used by U.S. soldiers during the first Gulf War.
While watching footage of news clips from the first Gulf War, President Bush became emotional when he described the humane way in which the U.S. treated Iraqi prisoners:
G.H.W. BUSH: My favorite picture is a picture of American soldiers surrounding a guy in a foxhole, Iraqi soldier, and the American guy says, “We’re not going to harm you. We’re American soldiers.”
WALLACE: This really brings back the sacrifice, doesn’t it, sir?
G.H.W. BUSH: Sure does. You see, that side of the war never got — the fact that he treated those people with respect in spite of the fact that they were the enemy was really good.
President Bush had tears in his eyes when he spoke about this. This is the America that I know and love – not the one that debates whether waterboarding really constitutes torture.
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November 5th, 2007 at 7:59 pm
And the leftards are going to jump on this. But to me, it was as honest as a man can get. Especially one who has seen combat. I served during George H.W. Bush’s adminstration and like President Reagan, he believed in those of us in uniform. We were not and are not thugs, murderers and Nazis. We are honourable men and women in the service of this country.
November 5th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
Silke, after all the posts you have written about your opposition to waterboarding – this one makes your point best. I think so many get caught up with
1. what’s so bad about some torture if it gets us the info we need?
2. is waterboarding torture?
I am still on the fence on this one, but understand that the torture is what needs to separate “us” from “them.” The problem is that the playing field isn’t level. I just wish that our media and the Country would embrace and honor the men and women in uniform instead of questioning their every move. Patriotism & respect for those who serve is being lost on this generation & that scares the tar out of me.
November 5th, 2007 at 9:28 pm
Thanks, Greta! And thank you for respecting my position even if you don’t fully agree with it. I guess the reason I’m so passionate about this topic is precisely because I love the military and I love this Country. As naïve and simplistic as it may sound, we are the good guys. We are smart, we are resourceful and above all we stand for something. Every military leader who has voiced an opinion on this subject has come out vehemently against the use of torture. That should count for something – particularly since these are the same individuals who have seen the enemy up close and have risked their lives defending the principles we cherish most.