Fighting in Basra Kills British Soldier

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http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040817/ap_on_re_eu/britain_iraq&cid=518&ncid=1473

LONDON - One British soldier was killed and another wounded during fighting with Iraqi militia forces in the southern Iraq (news - web sites) on Tuesday, the British army said.

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[bluestateguy]

1. Remember, that's the "peaceful" part of the country

It's time to say I TOLD YOU SO to the neo-cons.

[daleo]

2. British fatalities this month have exceeded their share of troops

So much for peaceful Basra. So far this month the U.K. has lost 4 soldiers to the U.S. 36, a ratio of 1 to 9. I believe the troop ratio is probably more like 1 to 10 or 1 to 11.

[The_Casual_Observer]

3. The British were supposed to be much more experienced

at imperial takeovers and occupation. The natives are getting a little restless?