I have no idea if it is true. But have you ever heard Toby Keith's song "Courtesy of the Red White and Blue" --"we'll put a boot up your ass--it's the American way"? This would be a logical progression.

The idea of solving all problems with violence seems to be dear to Bush's heart--and those of his supporters. Their excuse here would be that the father and brother were armed. And there's a bit of "collateral damage".