I'm with you all the way El Greko. The "defense" of the behavior that most galled me, was when one of main guys who is up for court martial claimed the atrocities occured because they weren't "properly trained".

As human beings, apparently.

But here is the kicker--that same guy who claims the soldiers weren't properly trained, works for the State of Virginia prison system as a civilian. But you often see this same behavior and mindset from civilian police and prison guards. I believe there is a particular personality type, and not a very positive one, that gravitates towards these jobs where abuse of power is so often an issue.

Doesn't give one much hope for the human race.