Everything you are saying is true, but we screwed the pooch by embedding the media with our combat units, and with that came closer scrutiny. In my humble opinion the media should have been kept out like they were during Desert Storm. This is probably one of the most touchy subjects. Before we deploy we are drilled with Rules of Engagement, Law of Land Warfare, and proper handling of EPW classes. We are also told to watch what we say and do around the media clow who may be with us. Once the allegation is out there is no choice but to do a thorough investigation. The Falujia incident was bullshiite, it should have never gone as far as it did, but once the film went out the genie was out of the bottle, and a good Marine had his life put on hold. It sucked, but he was cleared.