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To: Kaslin

The Marine did the absolute right thing.
For all he knew the enemy could have a gun, grenade etc etc.

It's war people, get use to it.......


29 posted on 11/15/2004 4:02:37 PM PST by 76834
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To: 76834
>>>For all he knew the enemy could have a gun, grenade etc etc.<<<

Remember the first guy to die fighting terrorism in Afghanistan after 9/11? It was Johnny "Mike" Spann. (think I got name right - corrections appreciated).

He died because a wounded Taliban detainees grabbed a grenade off a Northern Alliance soldier and blew himself and Spann up. The Taliban were then able to retake to fort and a 10 day long battle ensued with many good guys killed.

In war - if you are in pitched battle, and there is not a way to neutralize a wounded enemy, you have to terminate with extreme prejudice to protect yourself and your fellow soldiers.

235 posted on 11/15/2004 4:42:03 PM PST by HardStarboard (Surrounded by Kerry/Edwards Signs in Washington State)
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