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"Call me a softie", says Tom Ricks, "but I don't understand why this murder case involving American troops hasn't gotten more media attention in this country. This seems to me worse than the tortures at Abu Ghraib."
The accused has since been found guilty and sentenced to life with possibility of parole.
[Leahy’s civilian lawyer] said the government will likely seek Leahy’s cooperation in murder cases against two other soldiers — Master Sgt. John Hatley and Sgt. 1st Class Joseph P. Mayo — who also are accused of shooting the detainees.So let's re-write Ricks' statement into a question: "Why hasn't this case gotten more (or equal) media attention in America than Abu Ghraib?"
Anyone?
Bueller?
Quick update: Bonus points if your answer includes "Brandon Neely".
And - time's up. Twenty four hours and no one offered the answer, which is simple: The entire purpose of media fixation on Abu Ghraib was the hope that it could end George Bush's Presidency. George Bush is no longer president. Thus, American reporters no longer have to pretend to give a damn what happens to Iraqis.
(Also at Mudville.)
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