That makes perfect sense. The fact is that, unless the explanation really is that we didn't hit them because they were in a cemetary, which I think is insane, I haven't really heard a believable reason from a source I consider authoritative. I am still thoroughly confused.
Think Lindsey Graham's sainted and all powerful JAG corps and it makes perfect sense in that context. To quote Jubal Harshaw
straining at gnats and swallowing camels is a required course in law school