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To: TimF who wrote (161306)5/2/2005 9:56:09 AM
From: jttmab  Read Replies (1) of 281500
 
Perceptions can be important but I'm talking about the reality not perception.

I think you're talking about your perception of reality. What is the ratio of civilians killed to enemy combatants in Iraq? The US government keeps no official numbers for enemy combatants killed let alone civilians killed. Any outside estimates are quickly dismissed by the Administration. You most likely hold the perception that the ratio is better because of a general statement that are weapons are more "precise".

The ratio of civilians killed to "enemy combatants" killed was worse in WWII than it was in Vietnam.

I could try to google that up, but since you made the statement ... What were the ratios for WWII and Vietnam?

jttmab
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