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2012-06-11 Afghanistan

Allies Restrict Airstrikes on Taliban in Civilian Homes

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Posted by Glenmore 2012-06-11 12:55|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 Is there any other type of home?

I too say get our soldiers out now!

Posted by Mikey Hunt 2012-06-11 16:18|| 2012-06-11 16:18|| Front Page Top

#2 Agreed - it is considered a war crime to attack civilian targets. However, if soldiers hide among civilians - using them as human shields - they are the war criminals, not the attackers.

The first Americans out of Afghanistan should be Karzai's security detail. See how brave he is then.

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2012-06-11 18:31|| 2012-06-11 18:31|| Front Page Top

#3 ...aides to Mr. Karzai released a statement saying that General Allen had pledged to halt attacks altogether on residential areas and homes.

Hmmmmmmm...so where do ya think they're gonna go?
Anybody know anything about Allen? He doesn't seem all that bright.

Posted by tu3031 2012-06-11 19:25|| 2012-06-11 19:25|| Front Page Top

#4 Maybe we can find the military bases the Taliban is using?

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2012-06-11 20:10|| 2012-06-11 20:10|| Front Page Top

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