Unfortunately the lady herself is saying that the car was not speeding, and that she was deliberately ambushed with no sounds or warning shots - 400 bullets struck the car - she was carrying information that she says is detrimental to the USA you see ... more conspiracies, no doubt...

Wonder how long now before the Italian Politicians bend to the local popular pressure to leave Iraq now?

The US troops on the ground are doubtless scared, terrified that any vehicle, or anything by the side of the road may explode and kill them. The British had many years to get used to that sort of situation in Ireland, while US money was being channelled to the IRA - the US troops are in comparison poorly trained for the sort of situation they now find themselves in - not really their fault I agree!