In the ancient city of Ur (often cited as the birthplace of the prophet Abraham) is a large pyramid. The Pentagon is building its Iraqi base alongside the pyramid, an act that could certainly be interpreted as lacking respect for the monument. Just as significant, however, are reports that members of the U.S. military have vandalized the archeological treasures of Ur by spray-painting them with graffiti and through theft. What is even more significant is that the U.S. news media has chosen to ignore these reports.

So much for public information. And if the reports are true, so much for the good old Christian-Judeo tradition that those in power swear they uphold.