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  I do not know the specifics of this case so cannot comment on it. However, it always seems perverse to me that we have an expectation of 'fair play' in war, as if war was a game. A language has evolved (e.g. 'clean/surgical/precision strikes', 'friendly fire') designed to keep our minds off the horror and hell that war is. Weapons have been developed to minimise deaths amongst 'our boys' (body bags make such poor PR) and even if controlling drones 3000 miles away from Virginia means that those celebrating weddings and those making bombs can be confused this can always be attributed to 'collateral' damage.
  Brutality is inexcusable in any circumstance and justice must be served but let us not forget those who launch wars and who retire to write their autobiographies and give after-dinner speeches unaffected by post traumatic stress disorders or mental health issues that force them from society.
  
  "It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets". - Voltaire

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