You never defended his actions (nor did I say you did) but you did defend him, as a human being, which is pretty much the same thing I guess.
I apologise for having respect for human rights? :S
Rules are rules. Where will it end if we disrespect one person as a human?
A human is a human, Nathan. Part of the whole issue here is the concept of 'human' and 'subhuman'.
(Note; accounts of soldiers themselves saying it's easier to think of their enemy as though they are not human.)
It doesn't matter who fired the trigger, at the end of the day everyone who was involved, searching for him, helping each other (Countries) etc. were the cause of his death. For example:
Person X tells person D to shoot person F, person D has to follow person X's order (for whatever reason, it doesn't matter) and person X shoots person F. Who's to blame? Simply both person X and D.
Just because we were there does not mean we had any involvement nor intell.
But, the fact that we are in Afghanistan and Iraq at all does place a lot of unremovable blood on our hands.
There is nothing saying Australia were involved in this mission, nor intelligence. Until there is, we get no credit.
But, as Antarctic said:
"America doing what it does best, taking credit for everything, I don't hear any mention of all of the other countries which have helped."
Even if we were there, America would take all the credit. Which is fine, but it's funny how people shake their heads when you mention the destruction, and out and out murder of civilians they can also take credit for if they so wish. (All involved nations are responsible here, of course. Since I apparently must clarify this.)
You think they were killed on purpose? Also can you provide proof? Don't forget we're talking about the death of a man who not only deserved to be killed, he was also the most wanted man in the world, his trial was fair, his lucky he didn't get tortured then killed slowly.
Over 1,000,000 innocent people, is a very big accident, Nathan.
We are talking about the death of a man who should have been executed, sure. But at the same time, I find it very rich how willing everyone is to ignore the path that was walked to get there (and believe me, that will continue to be walked.)
The civilian casualties have not finished. There should have been 0.
Did US solider's kill him? No? Well then exactly. I mean not even we (Australians) are great, don't you watch the news, Indians always get bashed just because their Indian.. No Country is perfect.
Of course I watch the news. I stay very informed, and make a point to do this.
We aren't perfect. But this was a mob, directly related to the incident. Something we don't hear of, the innocents acting out.
You think I've never experienced discrimination as a Muslim in this country? I know how it goes, bro.
Tell that to the Victim's parents, siblings, loved ones, friends, or any family members.
If they believe in justice, and the justice system - there should be absolutely no issue in that.
Have a look at our solider's in Afghanistan bud, do you see Julia over there with a gun and helmet fighting? No? Exactly
Our soldiers don't belong there.
