Ok, I just have to ask.

[kimq]

If I plan out and execute someone's murder, I deserve Murder in the First Degree punishment. If I accidently kill someone while driving wrecklessly, I deserve Manslaughter.

The Americans knew it was a training zone. They were flying over a training zone. They bombed soldiers training in a known training zone.

If I use a rifle to shoot and accidently miss a deer and the bullet kills someone driving by a mile away, I deserve Manslaughter.

The souls of the dead deserve to be restful. Just because it's an error doesn't mean it's not punishable by law.

Personally, I'm just as angry at the men who disobeyed orders and slaughtered their allies as I am at their politicians who handled the post-ordeal with idiotic, callous disregard.

[REG]

So what you're saying is that the pilot, the US military, the US government and to some extent we American citizens, did intend to kill those allied Canadian troop in Afghanistan?

Is this your true feeling, kimq?

Yes, it is a tragic error. It is a tragic accident, and someone should be held accountable. For now, the pilot is being held accountable.

[kimq]

Originally posted by REG
So what you're saying is that the pilot, the US military, the US government and to some extent we American citizens, did intend to kill those allied Canadian troop in Afghanistan?

The pilot and the US military are immediately responsible. The US government failed in their responsibility to their ally in the following days.

I'll be satisfied when the court martial is over, innocent or guilty.

Don't put words in my mouth.

[REG]

I don't mean to, just trying to understand you.

[kimq]

Originally posted by REG
I don't mean to, just trying to understand you.

Okey doke.

[Lt.Khrys Antos]

As a citizen of Canada I have no grudge with the pilots for accidently killing a those four Canadian soldiers. It was an accident plain and simple. The official Canadian report also lays some blame with the troops on the ground for NOT obeying a ceasefire order issued by the American command, twice.

Like always, it was a series of mistakes which led to the loss of life. Those pilots are just being put out to dry and that's what I find sad, I'd have figured that the U.S. would have defended them with more heart.