The shoe

It's hard to put into words how I feel about this. On the one hand, of course I try to understand the frustration and the pain that Iraqis feel about the war. I don't mean to undermine their very real concerns and anger and sadness.

But... I don't really believe in hating people or in treating them in an undignifying manner no matter who they are, even when (maybe especially when) we are holding them accountable. So although I don't know if I would say I blame Al-Zaidi, I also certainly can't say I condone his behavior.