The US is Shooting an Amazing Number of Innocent People in Afghanistan
This, of course, was perfectly predictable and has been known for some time, but the USA is just now admitting it.
We have no right to use rules of engagement that result in our killing innocent people in their own country. We are behaving as an imperial power does in foreign territory.
Only fool would think that such actions will not result in more terrorism. There will be blowback someday.
We have no right to use rules of engagement that result in our killing innocent people in their own country. We are behaving as an imperial power does in foreign territory.
Only fool would think that such actions will not result in more terrorism. There will be blowback someday.
As reported in the New York Times last week, a significant number of innocent Afghans continue to be killed by US and NATO forces despite new rules issued by Gen. Stanley McChrystal meant to help reduce civilian casualties. Indeed, the number of Afghans who have been killed or hurt by troop shootings at convoys and military checkpoints has basically remained the same since McChrystal announced his directives. "We have shot an amazing number of people, but to my knowledge, none has ever proven to be a threat," said McChrystal during a recent video-conference with troops, the Times reported.
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