Exactly! I caught that story yesterday about the Yusufiyah playground, a perfect illustration of the deep contrast between the civilized people we are and the barbarians they are. Those kids parents were hiding the kidnappers/killers of our troops, the same troops who built the playground!!!
They're Old Testament barbarians needing an Old Testament response! This is WAR!!
God rest their souls and give solace to the families.
I hate the Bastards that did this!!
Therefore Hanun took David's servants, shaved off half of their beards, cut off their garments in the middle, at their buttocks, and sent them away. 2 Sam 10:4 (NKJV)
Rather good non-verbal communication, IMO.