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March 4th, 2005, 06:19 PM
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Recently released Italian journalist Giuliana Sgrena, held hostage for a month in Iraq, was wounded by US troops as her car approached Bagdad's airport. Quote:
According to a multinational forces statement, the car approached the checkpoint at high speed about 9 p.m.
U.S. troops "attempted to warn the driver to stop by hand and arm signals, flashing white lights, and firing warning shots in front of the car," the statement said. "When the driver didn't stop, the soldiers shot into the engine block, which stopped the vehicle, killing one and wounding two others."
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March 4th, 2005, 06:31 PM
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Pardon me, but if they didn't stop after repeaded attempts to stop them, then that's kinda their fault. If I was manning the M249 that day, and they didn't stop, I'd probably do more than just cut up the engine block. And for God's sake, you don't approach a checkpoint at "high speeds".
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March 4th, 2005, 06:48 PM
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That is specifically why I included that quote. I wasn't blaming the Americans. I was just pointing out an unfortunate incident. | |
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March 4th, 2005, 06:55 PM
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Oops is right. Note to self, approach check points slowly.
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March 4th, 2005, 07:53 PM
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I'll keep that in mind next time I'm in Iraq.  | |
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March 4th, 2005, 08:38 PM
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Wow the stupidity...you don't even approach gates at military bases stateside at "high speeds"...I'm not gonna shoot you  but it definately puts me on my toes and you'll get a warning...
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March 4th, 2005, 08:51 PM
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A warning?!  | |
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March 4th, 2005, 08:54 PM
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| | carpe noctum
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What are you in shock about?
Is that too harsh? Not harsh enough? Do you want a ticket? Because I could do that too. | |
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March 4th, 2005, 08:57 PM
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I want you to wave your badge at me, while swinging your nightstick. Maybe a little "Hey, slow down, you loon!" too. | |
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March 4th, 2005, 08:58 PM
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| | carpe noctum
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With you specifically, I'd just tell you to turn your arse around because turds under 18 aren't allowed. SORRY, MEMBERS ONLY.
Unless of course you bring your mom...
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