I think we shouldn't gloat at loss of lives--either or our own or Iraqis. This is an unfortunate battle, and we should pray for everyone involved. I'm relatively new here, but sometimes I'm disappointed in the tone of my fellows on this board. People are people, people. Bloodshed may be a necessary fate, but should never be met with a gleeful tone. This is a somber occasion, not a Maypole dance. Let's get serious, and start praying for our brave soldiers who are about to suffer casualties within their ranks, and pray for the innocents who may also fall into the line of fire. This is a time to invoke the spirit of God, not the spirit of MTV.
The innocents were told to get out days ago. There are none left that are innocent. The waiting has been a last call roundup for the big smoke out.