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Saturday, March 08, 2003
# Posted 6:25 PM by Ariel David Adesnik
Kaplan's criticisms stung enough for CASI, the NGO which published the UN estimate, to post a response on its website. I didn't find the response all that convincing, since its essential premise is that the US will completely disregard the effects of its warfighting strategies on Iraqi civilians. While there is no question that the Pentagon is less than honest about such issues, it's record in Afghanistan and Kosovo shows that it takes them quite seriously. Last but not least, make sure to take a look at Brookings scholar Michael O'Hanlon's article on US and Iraqi military casualties in a second Gulf war. In urban fighting, the US may have to accept thousands of casualties. That is a very sobering thought. (0) opinions -- Add your opinion
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