American Soldiers Killed Afghan Civilians for Sport

[TheBigotBasher]

(edited for copyright purposes-proud patriot Moderator Democratic Underground)


A report in The Guardian provides details of 12 US soldiers who formed a "kill team" that blew up random Afghan civilians and collected their fingers as trophies.

The "kill team" was exposed as a result of an investigation in to bullying. A Soldier just out of basic training reported the use of stolen hashish and illegally smuggled alcohol. He was badly beaten two days afterwards.

The soldier reported the beating and provided information about the "kill team".

According to the Guardian report, investigators and legal documents reveal that discussion of killing Afghan civilians began after the arrival of Staff Sergeant Calvin Gibbs at forward operating base Ramrod last November.

Soldiers told the US Army's criminal investigation command that Gibbs boasted of the things he got away with while serving in Iraq and said how easy it would be to "toss a grenade at someone and kill them".

Investigators said Gibbs, 25, hatched a plan with another soldier, Jeremy Morlock, 22, and other members of the unit to form a "kill team".

Allegedly, at least three civilians were murdered by the "Kill Team".

The first target was Gul Mudin, who was killed "by means of throwing a fragmentary grenade at him and shooting him with a rifle".

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[Mimosa]

1. This doesn't seem to be in the news in the US.

Wonder why? :sarcasm:

[Hubert Flottz]

2. I can hear the story on/in FOX/WSJ now...

"Afghanis give American troops the finger several times."

[hermetic]

3. Appears to be on the AP

Reported here by our own, dear, unhappycamper.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x9101496

[WinkyDink]

4. But did they burn the Q'uran?

[tanyev]

8. Betcha the media won't give this story anywhere near the attention

they are giving to a nutjob pastor in Florida.

[oldlib]

5. Wars create

the abuses described. Our soldiers are no different, we train them to kill and put a gun in their hands.

[TheBigotBasher]

10. An effective army also requires some discipline.

When the military lose that discipline they become thugs with very expensive weapons.

[Smarmie Doofus]

6. Kick. For maximum exposure. nt

[sammyscout]

7. Disgusting and shameful

and reflects badly on all the good people there doing good work.

[MsLeopard]

9. Proud to be the 5th Rec

Keep it kicked for visibility. K&R :kick: