The Haditha Massacre;Yesterday's My Lai Today

The Haditha Massacre (November 19, 2005), I decided to investigate this event, the Haditha Massacre because in my previous entry it was brought to my attention. November 19, 2005, several Marines from the Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division based at Camp Pendleton went on a 3-5 hour shooting rampage, killing 24 innocent Iraqi Civilians. Said Marines did not care for age, from a 76 year old amputee to a 1 year old. Ask yourself, what were these marines doing going on a shooting rampage killing people at point blank; many of the bullets went straight through the bodies and into the walls and floors it was such close range. An attempt at cover up, the media classified these 24 deaths as 'collateral damage' because the marines claimed to be in a running fire fight with several insurgents.