Simple Graphic Illustrating The Deaths In The Iraq War

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Unbelievable that nobody has been put in jail yet for starting this war.

[Ian David]

1. What is the difference between "host nation" and "civilian?" n/t

[RaleighNCDUer]

3. I would think it would be: Friendly = US & allies; Host Nation = Iraqi troops & police.

Of course, there is no differentiating in this whether the Frendlies & Host Nation casualties are caused by the enemy or by us.

[Ian David]

4. I would think (or hope) that Iraqi troops and police are friendly. n/t

[Hell Hath No Fury]

2. Wow. That first one -

is pretty stark. :( Afghanistan/Iraq -- just another stain on our country.

[gratuitous]

5. So, who should be held accountable for all these civilian deaths?

Or is it okay because those deaths occurred in slow motion over several years, rather than in one horrific event?