[Dean's World] Dean: More On Haditha

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Posted by Dean:
More On Haditha
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1149322150.shtml


   Lt. Jeffrey Barnett, USMC, stationed in Iraq, says:

     I donât know what happened in Haditha. I wasnât there, and my
     knowledge is limited to the news articles I have read. However, the
     Marine Corps prides itself on holding its members to the highest
     standards of accountability. If the allegations are substantiated,
     I am sure the Marine Corps will pursue appropriate legal and
     administrative action against those responsible. While I cannot
     speak intelligently on the Haditha incident, I do think I can
     comment on possible causes of these types of tragic events: a
     frustration most canât understand. I donât condone any use of force
     outside our directed rules of engagement and escalation of force
     procedures. However, I can understand why violations of the ROE
     happen, however unjustified they may be.

   He has lots more to say [1]on Michael Yon's web site.

References

   1. http://www.michaelyon-online.com/flf/article.php?ID=29