[Danimal16]

Originally Posted by SgtTurbo

I sort of understand where your going with this, but it is not the same. Covering a grenade with your body to save your buds will likely be your last action on this earth.

Singular action, incredibly heroic.

Kissing the Koran is a political/cultural sacrifice and was most likely the correct response. This action will satisfy local leaders and give them a face saving alternative to protesting or attacking coalition troops (this saves Iraqi lives). If roles were reversed, the average Iraqi would have presented a bible and kissed it.

The snipers actions were dumb.

+1