I'll be pedantic once more, Amos/Sinsull, and point out that the use of words like "aberration" and "average" actually shift the perspective from a factual one to a statistical one. They almost lead us towards acceptance and peace of mind: On average we are still good people, forming a good sciety, so no need to worry or chase that particular rabbit too hard.

Yet the facts are facts. These photos were taken. These actions were carried out (all subject to the court martial decisions, of course). If so, there is a definite amount of blame to be apportioned to the perpetrators; to those who encouraged them; to those who allowed the slack controls that permitted such actions; to the families and communities that nurtured them. And other communities, and families, and individuals, should learn from this case and attempt to improve themselves. I wouldn't want a statistical perspective on the situation that would cloud individual responsibility.

I am not suggesting that you used the terms intending to shift the perspective, and at a different time I might have done the same myself. It is a human tendency to generalise from individual facts. But I do feel strongly that individual responsibility should not be inadvertedly obscured.