An editorial on the accused Marine (see also this and this) appears in today’s New Orleans Times-Picayune. A snippet:
- The Marine Corps has investigated the matter, although it has yet to disclose its findings on the authenticity of the photo or its decision on whether to discipline Lance Cpl. Boudreaux.
His former commanding officer, Lt. Col. David Couvillon, has called the photo a stupid attempt at humor.
But the stunt wasn’t just stupid, it was also mean-spirited. Lance Cpl. Boudreaux may have intended to degrade the Iraqi people, but in truth, he embarrassed himself, the Marine Corps and, unfortunately, his home state [Louisiana].
Warbloggers, I await your thoughts!