Willie-O I was merely saying what the people on the PBS program said. Since I am sure you won't take my word for it, Bev and Jerry provided a link. Why don't you go there and read it yourself?
Yes, I remember the road to Basra. I also remember that the air strikes were called off to prevent further loss of life. You may have conveniently forgotten that.
Regarding the rules of engagment, in war some pretty nasty things happen, things that give you bad dreams for years sometimes. Theres little difference between running over someone with a tank or a bulldozer and shooting them. In fact, the tank or bulldozer may be quicker and less painful than, say, being shot in the belly.
As far as finding WMD's, apparently the Military has intel that they exist. What information do you have that they do not?

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