[JamesP81]

For instance, LOAC rules state that an opposing force must wear a distinct and recognizable military uniform. This is a big deal. If any military soldier, airman, or seaman is caught behind enemy lines not wearing his uniform, he is treated as a spy, and there are no POW, Geneva Convention, or International laws to protect him or her.

Why do lefties ignore this? They cite the GC and they aren't even aware that it doesn't apply to our present enemies. Anyone in a combat zone with a weapon and without a uniform is considered a spy or an illegal combatant under the GC. Spies have no rights or priveliges under the GC. Basically, if our men capture illegal combatants/spies, then the CO on the scene can do with them as he pleases (within the context of orders he may have from superior officers). He could let them go. He could have them put in a prison camp. He could turn them over to local authorities to be dealt with. Or, he could have them bound, gagged, lined up in a row and have them shot in the back of the head one at a time. All of which is totally legal under the GC.

The fact that Americans are a basically good people is why we don't do such things.

This story, however, is probably BS. But even if it weren't, it would be pretty good PsyOps. General Pershing used such tactics against islamic rebels in the Phillipines at the turn of the century with great effect.

More people might be aware of that fact if they actually taught history in school these days...

[SkyPilot]

Why do lefties ignore this?

Good question.

My take is that they don't want the West to prevail, meaning Judeo-Christian values. They actually fear, loathe, and hate these values more than they fear and hate Islamic fascism.

[freema]

I've must throw in the little kids in American elementary school, punished for hitting back. I've been watching this for 18 years. Always told mine, if you need to hit back, make it worth your while.

I also thought it might be fun for Freepers worldwide to coordinate a good ol' fashioned pig pickin'.

[PigRigger]

Why do lefties ignore this? They cite the GC and they aren't even aware that it doesn't apply to our present enemies.

Unfortunately they aware, they just don't care.

To the left, the end justifies the means.....and they mean to regain power using any tools at their disposal....