only a small number of Iraqi security forces are taking on the insurgents and terrorists by themselves.

Marines are very good at fighting... And if Gen. Franks wants fighters on the ground and he puts Marines in, he'll have what he wants.

I can tell you categorically that any mal-treatment of any detainees by U.S. forces or coalition forces is totally unacceptable - that our orders have and will continue to be that we will treat everyone in our charge with - humanely and with respect.

From 8,000 miles away ... I would not judge a fellow soldier from a friendly nation and how they are employing their resources.

He sees it as a battle between good and evil. He sees it as the evil being the acts of individuals, not the acts of any religion or affiliation with any religion,

There's also no doubt in my mind that he does not see this battle as a battle between religions.