Coming Home

Here's the news from Hyndman, PA, home to both convicted Abu Ghraib participant Jeremy Sivits, and prison-abuse whistle-blower Joe Darby:

There are also tales of regret, embarrassment and broken rules. But in a twist that would confound any Hollywood scriptwriter, the praise and placards expressing admiration are for the first soldier convicted of abusing Iraqi prisoners.

The admonishments are reserved for the soldier who blew the whistle.

Whole story is worth reading. Link via Air Force mechanic Sgt. Stryker, who adds: "As we try to transform Arab society, we must be mindful that Victory begins at home."