The new photos of detainee abuse could cost American lives

I was deeply disturbed by the images of Abu Ghraib. The military, however, has investigated the abuses and punished those involved. Moreover, the photographs that are now about to be released are already being used for investigative purposes. Other than self-flagellation by certain Americans, riots and future terrorist acts, what else do people expect will come from the release of these photographs?

Sen. Kit Bond (R., Mo.) warned of serious repercussions recently on “Fox News Sunday.” “I don’t think there’s any question it will endanger all of us, because I think it will enhance recruitment for all kinds of terrorists willing to come after us,” he said.

Whether or not the photographs contribute to another attack on American soil remains to be seen. We do know, however, that it will be our troops who will most likely pay the price. We hope that others in Congress heed Mr. Bond’s concerns and not politicize a dangerous issue.