US Airstrike kills 60 children
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Source: BBC News
August 26, 2008
There is convincing evidence that 60 children and 30 adults were killed in a US air strike in western Afghanistan last Friday, the United Nations says.
amf85
2 months ago
1614 comments
So, you know how I said the only thing that could make it worse was if the US tried to stick with it's story? Well... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7603969.stm
ScoobyDoo
2 months ago
1216 comments
Once you pull the trigger, you have no control.
amf85
2 months ago
1614 comments
Hrm, that's interesting, I would have assumed it was a ratio rather than a flat number, but maybe its because under a certain number it doesn't draw public attention?
Kyle
2 months ago
252 comments
I read a great blog entry about this the other day. Interviewed an ex war strategist who talked about a "cutoff line" existing in the eyes of war strategies at 30 civilian casualties. Strategist claimed that if your casualties were going to be higher than 30, you need to get approval from the president.
amf85
2 months ago
1614 comments
It just gets better and better. 30 militants becomes 90 civilians becomes 90 civilians including 60 children. The only thing that I think could make this worse would be if the US tried to stick with its "30 militants" story.