Contractors kill Iraqi Dogs


	Contractors kill Iraqi Dogs

Imnclady

5-18-2009 10:02 PM

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animals, iraq war, prohibition, morale, us, government, military

Imnclady says:

Soldiers confirmed that the U.S. government had hired contractors to kill dogs found on American bases in Iraq. Some military units were also ordered to shoot animals on sight.

Napoleon, saved by a Newfoundland dog after falling overboard during an attempt to escape exile on the island of Elba. “Here, gentlemen,” the ex-Emperor observed, “a dog teaches us a lesson in humanity.”

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5-18-2009 11:48 PM

kinokonoko

Wouldn't it be more insulting to Islamists if we treated the dogs better than we treat them?

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