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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,117858,00.html
Thursday, April 22, 2004
FALLUJAH, Iraq — Guerrillas and residents of Fallujah had handed over only a paltry assortment of old and rusty weapons as of Thursday, prompting U.S. military officials to warn that a shaky cease-fire in the city may soon collapse.
"We weren't pleased at all with the turn-in [of weapons] we saw yesterday. In terms of volume, it amounted to about a pick-up [truck] full," Lt. Gen. Jim Conway (search) said, characterizing the turned-in weapons as "junk."
"It's our estimate the people of Fallujah have not responded well to the agreements ... that the weapons turn-in would be a reflection of their desire to end the situation peacefully," Conway added. "I think what happens next is in the hands of the negotiators."
U.S. officials said the weapons deal's success hinged on whether the Fallujah negotiators —a group of local civic leaders — could convince the guerrillas to comply.
There's more in the article... but imagine that. These newly free democratic social types do NOT want to turn in something that might let them defend themselves against those who would do them harm...
I am shocked. Looks like it's gonna be the old kick in the front door time... we know how well that works. I'd really like to think that the US armed forces can look back to April 19, 1775 and say... you know, I remember reading about a similar situation once... somewhere...
Thursday, April 22, 2004
FALLUJAH, Iraq — Guerrillas and residents of Fallujah had handed over only a paltry assortment of old and rusty weapons as of Thursday, prompting U.S. military officials to warn that a shaky cease-fire in the city may soon collapse.
"We weren't pleased at all with the turn-in [of weapons] we saw yesterday. In terms of volume, it amounted to about a pick-up [truck] full," Lt. Gen. Jim Conway (search) said, characterizing the turned-in weapons as "junk."
"It's our estimate the people of Fallujah have not responded well to the agreements ... that the weapons turn-in would be a reflection of their desire to end the situation peacefully," Conway added. "I think what happens next is in the hands of the negotiators."
U.S. officials said the weapons deal's success hinged on whether the Fallujah negotiators —a group of local civic leaders — could convince the guerrillas to comply.
There's more in the article... but imagine that. These newly free democratic social types do NOT want to turn in something that might let them defend themselves against those who would do them harm...
I am shocked. Looks like it's gonna be the old kick in the front door time... we know how well that works. I'd really like to think that the US armed forces can look back to April 19, 1775 and say... you know, I remember reading about a similar situation once... somewhere...