[Aussie Dasher]

A pity but, in a war, shiite happens...

[coconutt2000]

I wonder if the Iraqi bodyguards were wearing their ski masks and had their weapons drawn...

Can't blame them if they were given the environment in which they live and nature of the constant threat to their principal, but if so - then the Aussie guards likely reacted with deadly force with equal justification.

[sageb1]

Keep us informed. Hope your guys come through any investigation unscathed.

[TheCrusader]

"Lt Gen Gillespie has expressed deep regret over the incident. "The ADF deeply regrets the injuries and loss of life that has occurred,"

At least the Australian military and President aren't calling their guys murderers, like they are doing in the U.S. every time an Iraqi alleges that our troops committed 'war crimes'.

The way they're making our brave warriors fight this war is totally insane; maybe it shouldn't even be called a 'war'. Since our men aren't allowed to fight back until they are absolutely certain the people shooting at them are terrorists, or they aren't hiding behind civilians, maybe we should just call it an islamic shooting gallery.

[AmericaUnited]

"Don't make threatening movements and/or ignore commands or you could get shot..." You would think they understand that by now.

[Gumption]

No doubt the Aussie's were merely doing there job to the best of their ability. Any insinuation otherwise would be strictly political.

[naturalman1975]

Follow-up to this story:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1662175/posts