By now, we've all heard the tale told by the famous "Baghdad Diarist", Mr. Scott Thomas, or as we all know now, Mr. Scott Thomas Beauchamp. To be honest, I wish I didn't know his name. I wish the New Republic had used some discretion before releasing this article. Finally, I wish our troops didn't have to be portrayed as animalistic thugs.

We know that the New Republic bats left-handed and wishes to do whatever they can to undermine the current war effort, but to go as far as slandering our men and women who have given up everything to serve this great country is still a shock to me. How about the fact that the sole reason the New Republic exists is because of the men and women throughout history who have fought to keep this country free? How about the fact that the tales of Mr. Beauchamp are completely uncorroborated? How about the fact that Mr. Beauchamp is not going to give a fair assessment simply becuase he is a lefty himself (we know this for several reasons, one being the fact that he worked for Howard Dean's campaign in 2004----ahhhhh!!!)? How about the fact that the only reason Scott Thomas Beauchamp joined the military was to somehow further his journalism "career"? Come on NR, this is NOT journalism, it is propaganda disguised as just that.

Let's be honest, our troops are not perfect, but they are still heroes who should be respected and portrayed with dignity and class. I don't care that the socialist Mr. Beauchamp disagrees with this war or that the NR would rather see America head down the same road the French have taken. I do care about our men and women who fight to keep America great and to them I will give my utmost respect.

Read the article by searching "Shock Troops" at http://www.google.com/.