McClatchy link
‘We’re pinned down:’ 4 U.S. Marines die in Afghan ambush
“U.S. commanders, citing new rules to avoid civilian casualties, rejected repeated calls to unleash artillery rounds at attackers dug into the slopes and tree lines — despite being told repeatedly that they weren’t near the village.”
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/227/story/75036.html
The whole things is absolutely sickening. How anyone can support our current govt is beyond me.
this story should be everywhere.