As pointed out previously, the Telegraph is not a tabloid, it is THE conservative paper in Britain. In addition, you have the testimony of a NAMED marine major. Note that there have been no stories in the liberal rags over there with corroborating evidence supporting Biastre, and you can bet they would print it in a second if it existed.
Bull. Anybody buy that? Gimme a break.
I recall hearing over and over during the invasion that soldiers were prohibited from handing out candy and food.
I also recall that. Clear as a bell. In fact, I bet most people who followed the war reports on cable news were aware of the prohibition.
But what were the specifics of the prohibition? Throwing candy from vehicles could clearly present problems, but what about soldiers on foot, in off-road or designated areas? Why was Biastre, who certainly had to be aware of the rules, handing out candy?