Yes, this event is clearly very descriptive of the hundreds of thousands of American soldiers stationed in Iraq. Not?
Even if you disagree with the war (as do I), It is unnecessary to demonize the ordinary serviceman. Sure, this guy in the clip is complete idiot, but if you really want, I can find examples of Serbian humanitarianism as well.
I feel sorry for these people, fighting a war that is not in their interest or the interest of their family and friends or even supported by them, many only so they could afford to get an education. I think its enough to conclude that the invasion of Iraq was wrong and never was about WMDs or removing a global threat or freeing the Iraqi people, and at the same time acknowledge, that yes, there are plenty of idiots among the thousands of Americans stationed in Iraq.
But I feel that taking out your wrath on the simple serviceman is somehow misdirected. I have respect for the soldier of all nations and every cause, its not an easy job. Its easy to be angry at them, they've got guns and the American flag on their shoulder... But they're mercenaries,
nothing but muscle, controlled by the brain.
Sorry for the outburst.
