If... then...
Let's see about that "if" first, shall we?
I have full confidence that the US Military authorities will thoroughly investigate this matter, the truth will be revealed, and appropriate action taken. Do you share this confidence?
"If it is verified that the events occurred as described, then the perpetrators should hang."
If... then...
Let's see about that "if" first, shall we?
I have full confidence that the US Military authorities will thoroughly investigate this matter, the truth will be revealed, and appropriate action taken. Do you share this confidence?
I do share your confidence that the US military will thoroughly investigate. And if these Marines did what they are accused of having doing, then I agree with Androcles that they should hang.
If true (and we have to stress that "if" until the investigation is complete), these acts make the military's job much harder. In fighting to eliminate the terrorists themselves, we're also fighting for the hearts and minds of Iraqis so as to make the country inhospitable for the terrorists. We must stamp out their safe haven, and this isn't the way to do it.
We cannot just hand the Libs ammunition. If the allegations are true, these Marines have done just that.