Wednesday, December 10, 2003
Casual About Casualties
I am one who believes strongly that it is important for the public to know the real costs of military conflicts. I want to know how many soldiers are killed, on both sides, and I want to know how many civilians are killed. Am I naive enough to think that these numbers will ever be 100% accurate? No. Does this mean that the issue should be ignored? Hell no.
Check out this shocking bit of news from Iraq.
Why is it important to know how many are killed? Well for one, we need to know
It is essential to have independent verification of civilian casualties.
I am one who believes strongly that it is important for the public to know the real costs of military conflicts. I want to know how many soldiers are killed, on both sides, and I want to know how many civilians are killed. Am I naive enough to think that these numbers will ever be 100% accurate? No. Does this mean that the issue should be ignored? Hell no.
Check out this shocking bit of news from Iraq.
Why is it important to know how many are killed? Well for one, we need to know
It is essential to have independent verification of civilian casualties.
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