Originally Posted by NW Ponderer
American forces make an effort at distinction and do not target non-hostile civilians. Taliban and Al Quaeda forces do not, and indeed, deliberately target civilians and non-hostiles. That is the fundamental point of distinction.

This wouldn't be because they are "savages" and we are not, would it?

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