Peter and I were talking the other day about the cruelty inherent in mankind and how abhorrent such behavior is to our loving God. People who will take pleasure in cruelty to animals will also see nothing wrong in being cruel to children or other helpless humans. I read a review the other day about a comedy movie currently playing in which a cat is used in a game of hacky-sack. While of course it was done with special effects, not a real cat, the idea of comedy in cruelty to a cat is the whole point. And stupid people will inevitably try it for real. Makes me sick.

I hope people understand that those Marines were not cruel because they were Marines. I'm thankful they are being disciplined severely, because that kind of men would be likely to represent our country in time of war in terrible ways with regard to cruelty to civilians or enemy prisoners.

I'm so thankful that our three sons have tender hearts toward animals and people, and they are the more manly and strong because of it.