Michael Savage: Don't punish brave Marines

This article, written by Michael Savage to USA Today, counters a view also published in the paper regarding the alleged desecration of fallen Taliban by US Marines. Savage strongly offers his support to the troops, while acknowledging that their alleged deed is a violation of military code, as well as a "universally condemned" action. He actually takes a shot at the journalists, who have been condemning the Marines, calling them out by pointedly saying they have not fought, let alone in a fistfight. Savage defends the Marines as heroes, and makes an argument that they should be rewarded for their bravery and usually high standards of conduct, not attacked for stepping over the line. He quotes "to err is human, to forgive is divine"
While Savage's argument is understandable and reasonable, I believe he loses a little bit of credibility when he states, "These boys are not the devils. The Taliban fighters are the devils." That type of language, while attempting to make an appeal to the audience, I believe actually hinders his reasoning, and relegates him to more of an extremist.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/story/2012-01-19/Michael-Savage-Marines-Taliban/52685194/1
- Matt Foley