Newsview: Iraq Atrocity Clouds Occupation

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http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040401/ap_on_re_mi_ea/us_iraq_analysis&cid=540&ncid=1480

WASHINGTON - The murder and mutilation of four American contractors near Baghdad and the grinding death toll of American soldiers put a grisly face on the U.S. occupation of Iraq.

More than a decade ago, a similar attack in Somalia prompted the United States to withdraw its troops, but now the White House vows there will be no retreat.

While the horrific images were similar, the differences between U.S. involvement in the African nation and Iraq are pronounced.

The Bush administration has far more at stake in Iraq. Withdrawal would be far more complicated, perhaps leading to civil war and creating new havens for terror organizations. And, while disturbing, Wednesday's attacks are the latest in a continuing series of assaults against civilians and U.S. and British occupation forces.

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[tedzbear]

1. What a load of baloney!

"The Bush administration has far more at stake in Iraq. Withdrawal would be far more complicated, perhaps leading to civil war and creating new havens for terror organizations."

This is the bogus spin on why we can't bring our troops home NOW. Kerry is one of the prime supporters of this BS. The truth is our Fortune 500 cabal wants control over that oil at all costs. So they get their two shills, chimp and Kerry, to go to bat for them.

Kucinich does not buy this misguided, imperialist drivel.

:kick:

[KG]

2. apparently, atrocities only happen to USians

this is only 'collateral dammage' coz it happened to an iraqi child:




btw - sure would be nice if the media identified them as the mercenaries they are, rather than 'contractors'

[skeptic9]

3. What a macabre and haunting photo! I'm sorry I scrolled down...

... This grisly image now is burned into my memory forever.

[Zynx]

4. Someone once posted far worse.

I suppose I should have seen them so I know exactly what has happened in Iraq, but those were REALLY graphic and disturbing. I've never fully recovered.

[KG]

5. a pictorial collection of atrocities, er, 'collateral damage'

all armed coflict looks like this. none are 'better' than others

WARNING - not for the faint of heart, but educational.

http://www.robert-fisk.com/iraqwarvictims_page1.htm