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Originally posted by Cowperson@Jan 31 2005, 09:01 PM
Basically, terrorists target civilians because they're easy to go after.
That's the only reason?
Cowperson
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Did I say it was?
You think if an insurgent had the exact same shot at an Iraqi civilian and US soldier, with equally little chance of getting caught, that they would target the civilian?
I'm pretty sure a major factor in civilian attacks by terrorists is simply because they're much easier targets. I'm sure US and Israeli soldiers are _always_ on the top of the idealized hit list, but with body armour and armoured vehicles, its just easier to go after their wards.
Obviously there is a 'fear inspiration' aspect to this, but this is to effect US support amongst the population... not because the insurgents hate their fellow Iraqis.
You disagree?