Should anybody be charged with a crime for torture?

[bomelia]

Originally Posted by VRM

Tatsushigi,
I've been to Nanjiang and have seen the photos of Japanese soldiers doing some pretty horrible things. There were lots of American, Australian, Canadian, and British soldiers who had plenty to say about treatment as Japanese POWs.

Steve

Yes, what Steve said.

Mike

[Dan40]

According to Tatsushigi, the US has conspired to start many many wars throughout history. How we started wars already in progress, I don't know. But we will address that at a later date.
For now, I ask why are wars started?

For money,
for power,
for territory.

Did we make money off WAR? Well we are broke, so we certainly didn't make enough. You'd think that in a couple hundred years of money making war starting, we'd have a few bucks left over.
So, not for money.

For power?
Of whom do we have power over? Europe? Nope! The mid East? Ha and Ha! The Far East? Not on your Nellie!
So, not for power.

For territory?
That's got to be it. Look at all the millions of square miles of territory we have gained. In Europe,,,,,,,,,,,Hmmm, nuttin in Europe. Africa then,,,,,,No not there. Mid or far east? No America there either. South America, named right, but no land deeds there. Canada? Too cold!
Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgins Islands. Thats IT!! AT last, We started a dozen wars so we could take over those islands. Damn, we're smart!

[Ron61]

Dan,

Don't forget what we got for the tons of money spend rebuilding Japan after the was. And what about the Japanese troops in Manchuria. I guess Russia started that war since they were afraid Japan was gong to attack them.

Ron