Looting There, Looting Here - Iraq and New Orleans
Informed Comment contrasts the different approaches the US has to looting - in Baghdad and New Orleans. 'Stuff happens' Vs 'Shoot-to-kill' [the latter solution for US citizens]
At the time of the Iraqi looting, which took place after the US imposed 'liberation', Rumsfeld said "Freedom's untidy, and free people are free to make mistakes and commit crimes and do bad things," . . . Looting, he added, was not uncommon for countries that experience significant social upheaval. "Stuff happens," Read more
Fallujah refugee situation dire: Red Cross
Thousands of Iraqis who fled fighting in Fallujah have been without enough food and water for days, the International Committee of the Red Cross has said.
"There are thousands of elderly, women and children who need aid, including water, food, medical care and shelter," Red Cross spokesman Ahmad al-Raoui said.
"We don't have exact figures. The last time we managed to reach the refugees was Thursday," said Mr Raoui. Read more
At the time of the Iraqi looting, which took place after the US imposed 'liberation', Rumsfeld said "Freedom's untidy, and free people are free to make mistakes and commit crimes and do bad things," . . . Looting, he added, was not uncommon for countries that experience significant social upheaval. "Stuff happens," Read more
Fallujah refugee situation dire: Red Cross
Thousands of Iraqis who fled fighting in Fallujah have been without enough food and water for days, the International Committee of the Red Cross has said.
"There are thousands of elderly, women and children who need aid, including water, food, medical care and shelter," Red Cross spokesman Ahmad al-Raoui said.
"We don't have exact figures. The last time we managed to reach the refugees was Thursday," said Mr Raoui. Read more
posted by exoplanet at 9:55 AM
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