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The Geneva Convention is clear about the duties of an occupying force in regard to protecting cultural treasures.

Is it? Here is what it says:

Any High Contracting Party in occupation of the whole or part of the territory of another High Contracting Party shall as far as possible support the competent national authorities of the occupied country in safeguarding and preserving its cultural property.

It only says we shall assist the competent national authorities in safeguarding and preserving its cultural property. It says nothing about stopping the competent national authorities from looting their own cultural property.

Personally, I would gladly have laid down my life to ensure that future generations had access to these unique records of the beginnings of human culture.

Well, Mr. Miligan, why did you not assist the Marines in Baghdad then? Their recruiting office is open Monday through Saturday at 3837 Binz-Engleman Road in San Antonio. Their telephone number is (210) 225-2997. You'll be there first thing Monday morning right? Or will I find you on your fat butt eating doughnuts like usual?

//crickets chirping//

I thought so.