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Originally posted by Ronn_Bman:
Some even say the estimates of unexploded bomblets is as high as 30%, but it still doesn't mean they are "targeting" civilians. Knowing civilians can be casualties and intentionally doing something for the express goal of killing civilians is different.
May I respectfully suggest that an option might be to use weaponry that is rather less inimical to civilians than cluster bombs?
If you are trying to avoid civilian casualties, why use weapons that you cannot control? These bombs are a very far cry from the 'smart' weapons that the US govt was making such a point of in the early days of this ridiculous and tragic 'war'.
To my mind, the use of cluster bombs removes all credibility from the American and British govts claims to be proceeding with due care and respect for civilian lives.
What utter nonsense. No-one is forcing them to use these disgusting weapons.
[ 11-04-2001: Message edited by: Silver Cheetah ]