Number of aid workers who “have lost their lives since 2002, mostly through deliberate attacks,” according to National Journal. “Violent incidents against aid groups doubled after 2001, from about 30 incidents in 2002 to 60 or 70 in 2006.” More than 200 humanitarians have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan since hostilities began.
that is terrible!!!
we should water-torture (board) more….. that way we can spread democracy and protect everyone from everyone.
sound good?
February 12th, 2008 at 2:14 pmHeck of a job, Busch !!
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February 12th, 2008 at 2:14 pmOh, in Iraq. I thought they were talking about gigi’s neghborhood.
February 12th, 2008 at 2:15 pmMy heart goes out to these people. How admirable they are. They are willing to put their life on the line to do good in this world. Contrast this with all the chicken$hit Republiscums who advocate war, but won’t fight the war they believe in.
February 12th, 2008 at 2:25 pmMy condolences to those who were only trying to help…
February 12th, 2008 at 2:27 pm163 American civilians have been killed in Iraq since March 2003 – including security contractors, firefighters, truck drivers, etc. These people are in addition to the nearly 4,000 U.S. military personnel. Source: iraqcasualtycount.org
February 12th, 2008 at 2:35 pmGeorge Clooney made a plea to either send what these humanitarians need or get them out of there.
February 12th, 2008 at 2:50 pmlooks like the “hearts and minds” thing has been effectively scuttled, too.
thanks, right-wing sickies.
February 12th, 2008 at 4:18 pm