Useful Idiots getting a clue?
Maybe, but I wouldn't bet on it. Some "human shields" are beginning to notice a few things, but are still up for the attack.
The dupes are painting symbols on their locations to notify bombers that human shields are here. You can bet that a squadron of Iraqi painters has also been deployed to make sure that symbol is seen far and wide.
I suppose the fact that the use of civilians for this purpose is a blatant violation of the Geneva Convention doesn't bother anyone either.
This is the most pathetic and obvious abuse of good-hearted simpletons since the Childrens' Crusades.