[AM2000]

"They were trying to leave the area and struck a local woman in the process,"

How did they "strike" a woman while on the way out? I'm assuming they did more than just bump into her, since that wouldn't be "striking" her. The Navy version of this story is weak, IMO. OTOH, this could just be due to the sailors expecting American-style customer service from an Arab vendor.

[GuillermoX]

And Bahrain is supposed to be a "liberal" Arab/Muslim country.

[DAnconia55]

"Death to America!"

Gettin' really tired of seeing this one...

If it's death they're interested in, we can surely accomodate them.....

[norton]

"witnesses said the crowd of up to 500 chanted "Death to America!" and called for U.S. forces to leave the island kingdom."

I'd really like to see us take a policy that makes "death to america" signs or chants in any public venue, in any third world crap pile, a 'three strikes you're out' offense.

Third time stated in public & we start the pull out, under armed security force and with everyone quite clear on the idea that there are live rounds in the weapons because we consider ourselves in hostile territory.

Then put the money saved into heavy sea and air lift, armed drones, and new lethal goodies for the troops.

[Husker24]

Eitheopian Bride........yikes!

[Capitalist Eric]

Yousif said the sailors began destroying the shop, punching his wife and her sister, who is three months pregnant. Two Indian tailors employed at the store tried to intervene and were beaten by the sailors, he said

This just torpedoed the business-owner's credibility (pun intended).

Much as I didn't like SW guys, I have never seen a ship-mate ever attack a woman, unless he was first attacked (and usually, it has to be very serious, where the guy may really get hurt, before he'll start to defend himself.

Granted, there are some bad apples in there (as in any group), but this stinks to high heaven!!!!