You know, I think I’d like to make a confession, here.
Or, at least, put my tuppence ha’penny worth into the proverbial mix.
I don’t know if you’ve seen the news, today.
According to the BBC reports, Linda Norgrove, the aid worker captured in Afghanistan, and who died, during the rescue attempt, yesterday.
Didn’t die at the hands of her captors.
But, instead, died in — effectively — a friendly fire incident.
Dying as a result of a grenade thrown by one of the US troops who was attempting to rescue her.
The idiots …
Believe me, I’m tempted to use one or two far stronger terms.
Now, I’m very aware that the whole situation in Afghanistan is best described as ‘not good’.
I’ve a friend who’s a soldier, who’s been on active service out there.
But Linda Norgrove’s death?
First off, I can’t imagine what her immediate family’s going through: and can only offer my condolences — for whatever good it may do — to her family.
But Linda Norgrove’s death leaves me feeling both sickened and angry.
After all, the US Army — I’m told — is one that prides itself on being one of the world’s best: very different, of course, from being one of the world’s most advanced. Or powerful.
But for them to kill — however unintentionally — the hostage their trying to rescue … ?
Well …
Lets hope names get named, if nothing else.
Personally … ?
I’ve got a lot of salt I’m going to be taking that statement with.
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