The bodies of those two missing American soldiers have been found. Early reports indicate they were tortured before being killed, which fits into the pattern of what has been going on all across the country as Iraqis kill other Iraqis. The Uncle of one of the soldiers is already criticizing the government for its response. He seems to think the offer of ransom money would have bought their release. I doubt it. This sorry episode will almost certainly add a little more impetus to the "cut and run" crowd, even if they don't think it is cutting and running. The Iraqi National Security Advisor says his government does have a plan to secure Iraq, which would lead to our departure.

In a totally unrelated story, here is a piece from the New York Times about an the unexpected problems created by eyesight correction surgery, which is now becoming commonplace among our young military members.