Ongoing Gitmo situations. I would really, really, like to know which of these diametrically opposed scenarios is true.

"Former detainees at Guantanamo have alleged in the past that military personnel at Guantanamo have intentionally mishandled the Quran. The military has repeatedly denied the charges.

Durand said Wednesday that when a Quran is handled, it is handled by the detainee himself or by a Muslim translator.

"We have consulted with numerous Islamic leaders on the subject and have been informed that our procedures far exceed the accepted standard that only requires that the Koran (Quran) be handled with respect and dignity. We do this in deference to the detainees religious beliefs and to affirm our respect for Islam," Durand said."


Oh, and they finally "terminated" al Zarqawi in Iraq. CNN: "Optimism on the street in Baghdad is really hard to find."