We're demolishing Iraqi homes now? Good God!

[mrgorth]

We can't win. It's all over.


http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/nation/7295445.htm

TIKRIT, Iraq - The decision to destroy at least a dozen homes belonging to family members of guerrilla suspects in and around Tikrit was "within the rules of war" and was approved by the commander of the Fourth Infantry Division and probably by the overall commander for U.S. forces in Iraq, a spokesman for the division said yesterday.

Some military officers acknowledged that the tactic had caused debate over whether it would inflame opposition rather than tamp it down. One officer referred to the demolitions as "unprecedented."

[wryter2000]

1. But, but

It works so well for Sharon :shrug:

[rucky]

2. Aren't the "Rules of War" and the rules of occupation different?

[Loonman]

3. An Israeli tradition, now in Iraq!

New AND improved!

[45th Med]

4. Were they demolished with Bulldozers?

We need more Rachel Corries in this world!

[Cocoa]

6. not yet, it seems

but I hear Halliburton does fine demolition work, it's only a matter of time before this task gets contracted out.

A while ago, I heard someone say this administration is great at destroying things, not so good at rebuilding.

[THUNDER HANDS]

5. great

Because as everyone knows, if you want to make friends in the Middle East, the people to emulate are the Israelis. :eyes:

[DoYouEverWonder]

7. Didn't Congress just approve

$87 billion to REBUILD Iraq?

I'm sure Cheney and Co are laughing all the way to the bank.