U.S. soldier uses Quran for target practice; military apologizes

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"BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- A soldier used the Quran -- Islam's holy book -- for target practice, forcing the chief U.S. commander in Baghdad to issue a formal apology on Saturday."

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""The actions of one soldier were nothing more than criminal behavior," {Maj. Gen. Jeffery Hammond} said. "I've come to this land to protect you, to support you -- not to

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[gantar]

Well, I couldn't believe when I heard about this one. It is stupid. To say the very least.

Also, quit generalizing.

*sigh* Quit hoping this will ever happen on a really large scale. ;) I mean, I agree with you - I also hate and avoid generalization - but the fact that an individual's behaviour does not necessarily tell you anything about the nation/social group/race they belong to seems to be beyond most people's comprehension.