Pappas Gets Slap on the Wrist

Military punishes key Abu Ghraib scandal figure - Yahoo! News

The title of this article had me fooled; I thought I'd be reading about Rummy in cuffs or at least Alberto "Torture" Gonzales. Guess not.

"Following an administrative disciplinary proceeding in Germany on Monday, Pappas was given a letter of reprimand by Maj. Gen. Bennie Williams and was docked $8,000 for committing dereliction of duty at Abu Ghraib in late 2003 and early 2004, said the Army official, who asked not to be named.

The official said no criminal charges will be brought against Pappas in light of the administrative punishment."

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Writing legal opinions justifying torture: Free
Exporting torture from Cuba to Iraq: Free
Approving torture methods from your Washington office: Free
Carrying out the torture policy for your commanders: $8,000

Having your dimwitted followers justify the policy on your behalf: priceless.