More U.S. Solidier Deaths in Iraq in 2004 than there were in 2003
It happened this week almost without notice: The number of Americans killed in Iraq during 2004 now exceeds the number killed in 2003. More remarkably, the 488 killed thus far this year died in just 239 days (2.04 daily average), while the 482 killed last year died during fully 287 days (1.68 daily average), which means that not only has 2004 been bloodier than 2003 in absolute terms, but in relative terms as well. Is this progress? Is this stability and safety? Now, here's the question I really want to ask: How long will it take the media to report this indisputable fact?[more
] via the Daily Kos.com