ArmySGT, while I understand the frustration of the soldiers' better than one might realize, I can only say it does in no way give them the right to go on a booze-induced rampage, killing civilians who they should be protecting and working with. If, what has now happened, happens, they have failed the civilians, themselves and pulled the service of theirs down in the same disgrace they have fallen in to. There is, never was and never will be any justification for such action regardless of the soldiers nationality, branch of service, political or religious belief, personal grievances or losses of his unit. Such act can only be seen as a war crime and a crime against humanity. No one can change that fact, there is no explanation that can turn things around the other way.
If you refer to my comments about the U.S. troops having pulled some rather stupid tricks, you must understand, the world is far more transparent nowadays than it was a couple decades ago. U.S. military and political leadership has taken an active role in global politics and while some of it is commendable, some of it is seen as bullying by other nations. You are not the only nation with democracy. And now, I will ceased the discussion about anti-American notions, while I hope we can all intelligently discuss the matters like this. As said earlier, they are not completely off-topic.
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"Listen to me, nugget, and listen good. Don't go poppin' your head out like that, unless you want it shot off. And if you do get it shot off, make sure you're dead, because if you ain't, guess who's gotta drag your sorry ass off the field? Were short on everything, so the only painkiller I have comes in 9mm doses. Now get the hell out of my foxhole!" - an unknown medic somewhere, 2013.
Last edited by Medic; 03-14-2012 at 11:13 AM.
Reason: Wrote the original from my cellphone that seems to disagree with some features of the forum...
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