Despite all the mea cuplas regarding the unacceptable abuse of detainees in Iraq, Defense Secretary Rumseld and his comrades in the chain of military command still look more like Keystone Cops than members of a well-honed organization that President Bush and VP Cheney claim to run. It reminds of the recent corporate governance scandals that caused heads to roll and reforms in corporate governance. Restoring the reputation of a government, company or individual can take years and some never recover. Computer Associates has been undergoing trial by fire, although it's deposed chairman and CEO Sanjay Kumar still has a prominent role in the company. And, Rumsfeld isn't going anywhere unless the tide turns against Bush in his quest for a second term and something or someone has to be thrown in front of the bus. So, the question is how can the U.S restore it reputation beyond the endless panels, inquiries, and scapegoats. A fundamental cultural change is required, and that will be difficult with or without a change in the administration. The 20-year-olds involved in the torture probably learned the techniques from watching TV and movies, which provide a steady diet of murder, torture and mayhem.