Unarmed civilians are not combatants. That ought to be elementary.
Funny how desperate some supposed Freepers are to hang these guys on NO evidence.
Marine officials and commanders have been indicating that the results of the investigation would not be good.
Translation?
Marines did things they should not have done.
If you don't like what they've been saying, take it up with them.
You're stating that as a fact?
Your knee doesn't need any lubrication. It's jerking just fine.