Actually, if we hand them over, it would be a strong signal to the Iraqi people that we deeply regret this, that we respect their right to pursue justice in their own way, that we're not invaders bent on pillaging their country. It would also send a signal to other Muslim countries that we see the victims as human beings, the same as us, and that we think the perpetrators deserve the same fate they would get over here if they broke into someone's house, raped a girl and shot everyone for sport.
If we do it our way, it will just make things worse. No one in Iraq will believe they're actually being punished.
Dishonorably discharge all involved and hand them over to the Iraqi courts. They deserve whatever they get and worse. And one other key benefit: you can bet your ass any scumbag POS who might consider doing this sort of thing, will think twice if he knows he's getting handed over to the Iraqis if/when he gets caught.
We don't have to hand wartime criminals over for every offense, only the most sickening and egregious ones. Make an example out of these low-lifes.
...into the light of a dark black night.
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