Probe Ordered Over Video Showing Marines Urinating On Dead Taliban
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Screenshot of video which allegedly shows U.S. Marines urinating on dead Taliban.
"I have seen the footage, and I find the behavior depicted in it utterly deplorable,"Panetta said in a written statement Thursday. "This conduct is entirely inappropriate for members of the United States military and does not reflect the standards or values our armed forces are sworn to uphold. Those found to have engaged in such conduct will be held accountable to the fullest extent."
Officials from the Pentagon have not authenticated the video, which shows four Marines urinating on three bodies of Taliban fighters.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai "condemned the video, describing the men's actions as 'inhuman' and calling for an investigation," according to Reuters.
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While I do not condone such behavior on the part of our troops, it's a bit much to swallow when the Taliban, the folks who video taped a 12 year old boy sawing the head off of a living captive, are calling THIS "barbaric".
The actions of our troops - if this turns out to be genuine - were unprofessional, tasteless and incredibly stupid... but compared to the atrocities the Taliban routinely commit in the name of Islam, this is would barely amount to a childish prank.
Barbaric? Try THIS on for size (Warning: Very Graphic):
http://tinyurl.com/88v7rns