is this something to be proud of?

Question

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Only 40 percent of Marines and 55 percent of U.S. Army soldiers deployed in
Iraq say they would report a fellow serviceman for killing or injuring an innocent Iraqi, a
Pentagon report released on Friday shows."

...and we are the good guys... um, why?

thank you vanamont for a ational answer. The rest of these people are morally compromised non-christian types. Too bad there's so many of them, huh?

Answer 1

Your question begs the answer. Obviously people would want to say, "No, it's not something to be proud of". However, I think it's honorable and part of human nature to not want to report your colleagues. You would likely find this phenomenon in any field, specially in endeavors such as police work, narcotics enforcement, etc. These types of organizations tend to be close-knit and depend heavily on camaraderie. In general, snitching is not really a nice thing, is it (specially if you are a man).

Answer 2

That statistic is being used out of context. Thousands of innocent Iraqis have been killed in this war. Anytime you go to war innocent people die. There is no way around that. That is why the decision to go to war must be taken very carefully. Are the lives of the innocent women and children who WILL be killed worth the greater good we are striving to achieve? When you vote, ask yourself this. The american voters elected a president who represents them. Vote. Think when you vote.

Answer 3

Interesting you should post this as I answered a question earlier on on just such a thing. If you think this is bad, think about those in positions of authority like police and other law enforcement types. I've seen them in action and wouldn't at all trust these people. Matter of fact, I've got a running thing with some abject claiming to be a Fed based out of Yuma, Arizona who appears not to like what I thought about corruption. For a Fed, he seems to be operating on instruction and with impunity.

Overall? I wouldn't sweat it. Thing of a war is you could get killed. That's why the euphemism " Cannon Fodder. " There are people in this world whom the world may be better off without. That is one of the avenues they exit through.

Hence why some in law enforcement meet a bad end. Either an indictment or if they're corrupt, someone like themselves facillitating the process. In any case, life itself maintains a balance.

Important thing to remember is no one gets away with anything in this life. It's good, at least, the Pentagon is aware what goes on under it's own roof. Too, not long ago wasn't a senior officer recently quoted as saying the Army has just about fallen apart?

The attitude of the above listed is the same as government generally. You may see a phenomenon. Actual justice. Just to prove no one is above the law. Not even renegade elements of a government or a whole country.

Answer 4

It's war and it happens...the papers dont indicate that the civilians may have been throwing a gasoline bomb at the soldier, or indicating their position to the enemy, etc etc

do you know how anti Iraq / anti war / anti government people make us feel...you make us feel as if you dont support our flag, that our friends and comrades died for no reason, that you take your freedom for granted...It breaks our hearts and our spirit

Freedom isnt free, do something to help, write a letter to a service member over there and thank him or her...make us feel wanted, make us feel proud, make us want to fight for your freedom

Answer 5

What the service people are referring to is the fact that you can not tell in those countries who the friendly and who the enemy are. Their life is at stake and they have to look out for themselves and their families. It is like the people who are trying to defend this country are being punished for doing their jobs any more. Something stinky is going on in the government these days.

Answer 6

What is the rest of the story? I suspect that there is a lot more. The politicians have tried to politically fight the war and that does not work.

I think many soldiers are fine for feeling this way. They probably know that there are liberals like you waiting to second guess everything they do.

Answer 7

Our troops are beginning to recognize how they've been conned by the Bush administration. There is no justifiable reason for the U.S. to turn Iraq into the killing field it's become. We need to support our troops be demanding that they come home instead of 'fighting' an unconstitutional and illegal 'war' just because George Bush wants to settle a personal family vendetta against Hussein, Cheney wants all that OIL swimming underneath Iraq's sands, and the giant U.S. military-industrial complex wants another 'war' to help boost its sagging profits.
Hundreds of thousands of innocent Iraqi citizens didn't deserve to die for such greed and squalor; 3,300 U.S. service men and women didn't deserve to die just to line the pockets of a few hundred thousand American industrialists and wealthy elitists. -RKO- 05/04/07

Answer 8

After a soldier takes an oath to die for his country and follow orders, is it fair to judge him for his actions when he's been ordered into the insane bloodbath that is war?

Answer 9

this has to do with the constant law suits and jail time our soldiers are facing do to the rules of engagement , did you know 56 percent of soldiers in Iraq actually have cameras in there helmets strictly to avoid jail time or law suits ?

Answer 10

Wow, I'm assuming you've actually been there. Otherwise shut the %$&# up! I'm very proud of my husband whom I'm sure has taken a life that breathes hate for him and his fellow Soldiers. You should have a little more respect. And your welcome for the sacrafices the Soldiers and military families make for YOU!!