Indiscriminate Killings of Civilians? Well now isn't that ironic....
After reading several posts over the last few weeks, since the "Haditha Incident", and the allegations made by some that the U.S. is the only country that produces "Unjustified Killers" I can't help but ask, WTF? I would appear that the general over all mindset in Iraq is a "Shoot First" ask questions later. I think it's safe to say that would include all factions and forces and NOT just the U.S. At least in the Haditha incident those soldiers were at least attacked before they reacted, though I still do not condone the shooting of unarmed soldiers/civilians.
A video has surfaced on the Internet showing private security contractors working for Aegis Defense Services "Victory" Group firing indiscriminately at Iraqi civilian motorists in Baghdad.
Since the news has been released, acknowledged by the mainstream British press, including The Telegraph (see article below), the video has been removed.from the Aegis co Iraq website.
http://globalresearch.ca/audiovideo/Aegis-PSD.wmv : **Note: love the music BTW!!!
Iraqis complain that the force used by contractors, who are immune from prosecution under an order signed into Iraqi law last year, is often excessive. source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co … 02356.html
Now how is it that Civilian Contractors are not held accountable for their actions nor are they held to any kind of "Rules of Engagement" (ROE)? Sure, the employee's that produced this video will by all means have actions taken against them but what about the thousands for other contractors running a muck?
This is not meant to be a bash on Britain or British citizens, I just wanted to make 2 points:
1. The U.S. is obviously not the only foreign country in Iraq that has done something that brings up "Questionable Conduct".
2. Are Civilian Contractors are given entirely to much leniency when it comes to daily operations in Iraq. Understanding that they are hired to provide security and are authorized to carry weapons, but so are soldiers, yet soldiers are restricted by "Rules of Engagement". Even in the Haditha incident, though the end result was of unacceptable consequence, they at least were ambushed and fired at before returning fire.
Edit > Added:
And "YES" I know, this is all second hand news, I wasn't there so no I don't know the exact circumstances of this entire incident. I will neither confirm or deny the fact that if it was me in that car I would or would not have done the same thing with the constant fear of being blown up by a car bomb.
After reading several posts over the last few weeks, since the "Haditha Incident", and the allegations made by some that the U.S. is the only country that produces "Unjustified Killers" I can't help but ask, WTF? I would appear that the general over all mindset in Iraq is a "Shoot First" ask questions later. I think it's safe to say that would include all factions and forces and NOT just the U.S. At least in the Haditha incident those soldiers were at least attacked before they reacted, though I still do not condone the shooting of unarmed soldiers/civilians.
A video has surfaced on the Internet showing private security contractors working for Aegis Defense Services "Victory" Group firing indiscriminately at Iraqi civilian motorists in Baghdad.
Since the news has been released, acknowledged by the mainstream British press, including The Telegraph (see article below), the video has been removed.from the Aegis co Iraq website.
http://globalresearch.ca/audiovideo/Aegis-PSD.wmv : **Note: love the music BTW!!!
Iraqis complain that the force used by contractors, who are immune from prosecution under an order signed into Iraqi law last year, is often excessive. source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co … 02356.html
Now how is it that Civilian Contractors are not held accountable for their actions nor are they held to any kind of "Rules of Engagement" (ROE)? Sure, the employee's that produced this video will by all means have actions taken against them but what about the thousands for other contractors running a muck?
This is not meant to be a bash on Britain or British citizens, I just wanted to make 2 points:
1. The U.S. is obviously not the only foreign country in Iraq that has done something that brings up "Questionable Conduct".
2. Are Civilian Contractors are given entirely to much leniency when it comes to daily operations in Iraq. Understanding that they are hired to provide security and are authorized to carry weapons, but so are soldiers, yet soldiers are restricted by "Rules of Engagement". Even in the Haditha incident, though the end result was of unacceptable consequence, they at least were ambushed and fired at before returning fire.
Edit > Added:
And "YES" I know, this is all second hand news, I wasn't there so no I don't know the exact circumstances of this entire incident. I will neither confirm or deny the fact that if it was me in that car I would or would not have done the same thing with the constant fear of being blown up by a car bomb.
Last edited by Husker~ifh~ (2006-06-18 15:54:48)