Abuse of Prisoners in Abu Ghraib

SilverKris SG

Staff Sergeant Ivan Frederick was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment for his role in physical and sexual abuse of Abu Ghraib inmates.

Read complete story at http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,2763,1333172,00.html

What do you think of the sentence? Is it adequate? Or do you think it is excessive?

NineGrains SG

I think a harsher sentence would have been more appropriate. This case has garnered a lot of international attention, and many people have been angered and saddened by what they saw on TV.

iveco SG

Should make the punishment minimum of 10 years without possibility of parole. After which, the offenders should be dismissed from the military. In that way, it shows that abuse of power by the US Army will not be tolerated.