[syriacus]

so it is possible (nearly anything is!) that he was killed by an individulal/entity on our side - done to galvanize support for our war efforts.

But, the Islamicists did not deny they killed Berg.

If the US had killed Berg, the Islamicists certainly would have notifed Al Jazeera that they didn't kill him.

[tuckrdout]

Are you kidding? Often times several Islamic groups will try to take credit for one killing! To be credited for the murder of an American Jew, would be quite an honor for the Islamists and they would not be inclined to deny it!