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Preface: I most often do not read chain emails, and I do not pass them on for numerous reasons.

Last night I received a chain email by the title of Jimmy Crack Corn… And I Don’t Care (read it here). I know this email reflects the feelings of many Americans, but it is appalling to me both as an American and as a Christian.

As an American I care because:

• When we abuse, kill, or mistreat our Arab prisoners it fosters more hate against us in the middle east (and elsewhere).
• Abuse of prisoners violates international law, and the USA is not above the law (or at least shouldn’t be).
• America should be focused on justice not on retaliation or revenge.

As a Christian I care because:

• Christians are supposed to be advocates of justice and peace.
• Jesus would not torture.
• Romans 12:17-21.
• Two wrongs don’t make a right.