Who's Apologizing Now?
What happens next regarding the Haditha and other alleged Marine killings in Iraq will be very telling. Are the Marines incredibly well-trained and professional? Apparently so. Do most of us "support the troops"? Yes, so far.
But like Vietnam, the tide may turn as news like this comes out, and we frankly expect more from those representing us overseas.
We agree that those higher up need to be held accountable this time, unlike Abu Ghraib. The bodies are going to be exhumed in Haditha...
"BAGHDAD, June 1 (KUNA) -- The Iraqi government asked the US administration Thursday for an apology and compensations for families of victims killed by US Marines in Haditha last November. A government statement said it requested compensations for families of the 24 civilians who were killed in Haditha town, south of Baghdad, and offer a formal opology for the Iraqi government.The government, added the statement, rejected such acts against the Iraqi people. It said the human righs should be respected and those who committed the killings should be punished. (end) "
