[elfman2]

""martyrs," and the Marines had no intention of doing that"

I don’t believe Marines fear the minimal civilian casualties becoming martyrs as much as politicians fear them. I don’t believe that after the photos of 4 burnt bodies dangling from a bridge was repeatedly broadcast internationally, Fallujah could be rebuilt as an Alamo.

[LS]

Well, the problem with your theory is it's the MARINES THEMSELVES who are saying they didn't want to take Fallujah.