The Ethics of Politics

Re: Iraq to Rehire 20,000 Hussein-Era Army Officers
2/25/10 by Marc Santora

To the Editor:

I am appalled to find out that Iraq has made this decision to re-hire Hussein's army men for the soul purpose of an election. This move, while it does not directly affect American citizens, will damage the Iraqi standing. A big part of the removal of these soldiers was their military tactics and brutal disciplinary style. I for see that upon their arrival the persecutions and brutality will begin anew. And all for what? To have some extra voters? This is an unacceptable reason for any government to reinstate machine killers. This move is disconcerting and nauseating and begs the question: What else will we do to get our way? Who else will we put in danger? And has this war become so primitive that the ethics are lost to the lust of victory?