Can you explain to me why the U.N. has identified the taliban killing 1630 of 2412 civilians in Afghanistan last year but ISAF 596 in the same time- nearly 3:1 with another 186 unattributed?
This despite ISAF's very real preponderance of weaponry and firepower? Odd. The taliban would have to work VERY HARD to achieve such when plenty of legitimate military targets are available. So much for your propaganda when faced with fact.
"UNAMA Human Rights (HR) recorded a total of 2,412 civilian deaths between 01 January and 31 December 2009. This figure represents an increase of 14% on the 2118 civilian deaths recorded in 2008. Of the 2,412 deaths reported in 2009, 1,630 (67%) were attributed to anti-Government elements (AGEs) and 596 (25%) to pro-Government forces (PGF). The remaining 186 deaths (8%) could not be attributed to any of the conflicting parties given as some civilians died as a result of cross-fire or were killed by unexploded ordinance."
Afghanistan: Annual Report On The Protection Of Civilians In Armed Conflict 2009-UNAMA
So...pro-government forces killed 596 afghans. How many from those elements who are not American-perhaps British, ANA, ANP, Germans, Canadians, Australians, Romanians, Danes, Dutch? However few or many, there will certainly be some, correct? So those killed by America's hand was something less than 596? It would seem fair to draw that conclusion.
Can you show me a single accusation ANYWHERE that we have INTENTIONALLY targeted civilians in this war? I ask this because I can confirm for you that the taliban have done EXACTLY that if you wish. Please read-
The Human Cost: The Consequence Of Insurgent Attacks In Afghanistan-April 2007 HRW
Oh! And let me know the purpose behind using civilians as human shields. Is it to avoid destruction at the hands of ISAF?
Get a real education before accusing those by using propaganda created by the taliban and their sympathizers-
"This is how the Americans are now fighting in Afghanistan-loaded with guns and loud music".
Oh really? I've got video too. Quiet, lowkey, patient, hardworking...Hear any music?
D4z5JHiwPiw[/media] - 1-508 PIR Patrols Mountains in Afghanistan (B-Roll)
Doubt you've the patience or true intellectual curiousity to watch but, if that's the ONLY way you learn, here's an entirely different picture than that which you'd like to paint.
Oh! One last question-Why does the taliban attack school girls with acid? I'd like you to tell me please? That has always confused me. Is it a religious thing?
Thanks.