Jarhead
Based on former Marine Anthony Swofford’s best-selling 2003 book about his pre-Desert Storm experiences in Saudi Arabia and about his experiences fighting in Kuwait.
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Lord of War
An arms dealer (Cage) confronts the morality of his work as he is being chased by an Interpol agent (Hawke).
Read moreOnce Again A Call To Methodist Bishops to Denouce Torture
I have, several times in the past, called on the U.S. Bishops of the United Methodist Church, to write George Bush and denounce the practice of government sponsored torture. To the best of my knowledge, only five have done so. In light of the recent revelations, I am, again, calling on these Christian leaders to denounce toture. I will be much aggressive this time in that I plan to make a phone call to each.
Read moreArmy Captain Alleges Systematic Abuse of Iraqi Prisoners
Time magazine yesterday revealed new allegations of “systematic abuse” of Iraqi detainees made by a “decorated former Captain in the Army?s 82nd Airborne Division.” For months, Capt. Ian Fishback said, U.S. soldiers were directed “to conduct daily beatings of prisoners prior to questioning.”
Read moreBush’s Appeal for Private Contributions to Iraq
You will be happy to know that the President’s appeal for private contributions to help Iraq has been met with a grand total of about $600.
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