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did you note that when the Japanese went to Iraq they did so in civvies ?
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I guess I should say two out of three is good enough for me then...
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I didn't mention Japanese sentiment regarding Iraq, as you state ....
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(I can speak for the Japanese perception, at least)
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So the Japanese perception is about 'american barbarism' in general, not specific to Iraq?
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The fact is, barbaric acts involving pistols and rape are not only perceived as characteristic of America by foreigners, but Americans seem to accept that barbarism.
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So violent acts involving handguns, and nonconsensual sex are an American cultural export?
And we're okay with that?
I can't believe that is your meaning; please clarify it, if you don't mind.
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The siege of Fallujah amounts to a war crime (several), besides incidental war crimes like detaining or firing on ambulances. "Just following orders", you should know, is not a defense recognised by your country or any international court. Pleading ignorance of the law is no defense either, though it plainly helps you along for the moment. Marines are sworn to obey lawful orders. US law recognises the Geneva Conventions - they aren't "foreign" laws.
You won't talk about "cowardice". Lingo then: tell me how "force protection" and "collateral damage" relate.
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First, there were a great many things done to prevent as much collateral damage as possible. Second, there is no law preventing you from firing on an ambulance, unless it is being used for its sole purpose, and only its sole purpose of moving the injured. Once you violate that, no amount of collateral damage will change the (international laws) view of its legality: its a legal target. Our soldiers are trained on ROE and LOAC ad naseum. Any violation is a deviation from the norm. Third, How do you know that there are war crimes being commited in theater? What method of validation/verification are you relying on to stand behind these statements.
I take it you meant the last quote for me, not as a quote of me. Off Topic: I see that support as a japanese play for future aid against a Korean threat; how about you?