Two stories on the radio:
1. Navy Officials Examine Training Procedures After Ship Accidents
After four ship accidents this year , the US Navy thinks years of short-cuts in training might be a contributing cause.
2. Taliban Attacks U.S. Afghan Base In Response To Leaflets
In Afghanistan, propaganda leaflets dropped by the US Army had a cartoon in which the Shahada was superposed on a dog; the dog was meant to represent the Taliban, being chased by a lion that is the US military. After so many years in Afghanistan, they don't seem to have a clue as to what is instantly offensive to Muslims.
1. Navy Officials Examine Training Procedures After Ship Accidents
After four ship accidents this year , the US Navy thinks years of short-cuts in training might be a contributing cause.
2. Taliban Attacks U.S. Afghan Base In Response To Leaflets
In Afghanistan, propaganda leaflets dropped by the US Army had a cartoon in which the Shahada was superposed on a dog; the dog was meant to represent the Taliban, being chased by a lion that is the US military. After so many years in Afghanistan, they don't seem to have a clue as to what is instantly offensive to Muslims.
