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2012-01-12 Iraq

Iraqis bravery hailed as blow to sectarianism

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Posted by Steve White 2012-01-12 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 Call me a grinch, but it seems to me that common sense dictates that suicide bombers be dealt with using standoff weapons called guns. I suppose these Sunnis do get an A for Effort.

Posted by Zhang Fei 2012-01-12 18:03|| 2012-01-12 18:03|| Front Page Top

#2 ZF--Considering the bomber was in a crowd of people and wearing an explosive vest, I don't think the officers had many alternatives.

Posted by Dar 2012-01-12 18:21|| 2012-01-12 18:21|| Front Page Top

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