re: Murtha says Marines murdered Iraqis
I don't see why this sort of thing should surprise anyone. It's exactly the sort of thing that happens in wartime. The real questions we should be asking are: does it happen frequently?, is it done under orders?, is it being covered up? are the guilty getting away with it? I believe the answers to all those questions is "No."
However, I do believe these alleged crimes have to be publicized so they can be investigated and appropriate action taken. Those who think keeping them quiet is the patriotic thing to do are only making these atrocities inevitable.