the value (money) of an Iraqi life over an american - for real

[donsu]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,2763,1011788,00.html

American forces yesterday laid out the stringent limits under which Iraqi civilians will be able to claim compensation from the United States for death or damage caused by the occupying forces.

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The spokesman said this would almost certainly rule out claims made against the US for acts before May 1, the date George Bush declared the main combat operations at an end.

Since US commanders still say they are fighting a low intensity war, many claims after that date, including those made by civilians shot accidentally at checkpoints, may also be invalid.

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The spokesman was unable to say if any payments had been made for loss of life, but said such claims would be paid at a local rate.

"I hate to say it, but the value of a life in Iraq is probably less than a life in the US or UK," he said.
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and the world is watching. and the lawyers are preparing.

[madrchsod]

1. saw this yesterday

on bbc america-1500 dollars if you`re murdered. 500 if you`re injured.