US soldier: Drowning was ordered

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In summary, the soldiers were ordered to push two Iraqis into the Tigris river, where one of them drowned.
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One of four soldiers charged with pushing two Iraqis into the Tigris river, where one of them drowned, says he was ordered to do so by higher-ups, an army investigator said.

US Army Specialist Terry Bowman said he "was told by his chain of command what version to give" to investigators, Sgt Irene Cintron of the Army's Criminal Investigation Command said during a teleconference from Iraq on Wednesday.

http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/8B9B6288-CCBF-4721-8B34-04A14ABABA1C.htm
Yay for Operation Iraqi Freedom!
 
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Your argument and point are what?
 
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This time, Sir Adam, thou hast gone too far. Thou hast insulted the fair name of this land. I challenge thee to a duel.

For every dirty, Australian swine I name, thou must name a dirtier American, else must thou lay down thine weapon, and beg forgiveness. Prepare to meet thine death, Sir Adam...

Rupert Murdoch ha ha ha ...
 
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Hurkyl said:
Your argument and point are what?
I think it might be somewhere along the lines of "The US army needs some serious reformations".
 
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wasteofo2 said:
I think it might be somewhere along the lines of "The US army needs some serious reformations".
But like Moore, Adam won't say that, he'll let us say it for him. Its best to force him to make his point.
 
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Adam will never make a point. He'll just present one side of every story and then claim "I only present facts. I don't present opinions." It's quite ingenius.
 
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Why were the 2 Iraqis violating curfew anyways?
 
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Gokul43201 said:
This time, Sir Adam, thou hast gone too far. Thou hast insulted the fair name of this land. I challenge thee to a duel.

For every dirty, Australian swine I name, thou must name a dirtier American, else must thou lay down thine weapon, and beg forgiveness. Prepare to meet thine death, Sir Adam...

Rupert Murdoch ha ha ha ...

Rupert Murdoch? You win.
 
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Adam, would you please highlight the text in your referenced article that say the soldiers were ordered to drown someone.
 
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Yeah, in Iraq nowadays, if a dog or a cat lost its way home, it's the american's fault and that's because of Operation Iraqi Freedom !
 
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Robert Zaleski, riddle me this, Batman: If I am ordered to open fire with a machine gun on a crowd of people, have I been ordered to harm them? Or have I merely been ordered to activate my weapon?
 
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That's a good catch Robert, I missed it. I must be losing my touch!
 

1. What does "US soldier: Drowning was ordered" mean?

The phrase "US soldier: Drowning was ordered" refers to a controversial incident during the Iraq War in which a US soldier allegedly ordered the drowning of an Iraqi prisoner.

2. Was anyone held accountable for the drowning incident?

Yes, the US soldier responsible for ordering the drowning was charged and convicted of war crimes by a military tribunal.

3. How common are incidents like this in the US military?

Fortunately, incidents like this are not common in the US military. The vast majority of soldiers uphold the values of honor and integrity in their actions.

4. What impact did this incident have on US-Iraq relations?

The drowning incident strained relations between the US and Iraq, as it was seen as a violation of human rights and the Geneva Conventions. However, steps were taken to address the incident and improve relations between the two countries.

5. What steps have been taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future?

The US military has implemented stricter protocols and training to ensure that incidents like this do not occur in the future. Additionally, there is increased oversight and accountability for soldiers' actions in war zones.

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