100th US death in Afghanistan.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-3615479,00.html

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In contrast, the American death toll in Iraq passed the 100 mark in early April - only weeks after the U.S.-led invasion was launched. A total 494 U.S. service members have died in Iraq, most in the intense guerrilla war that followed the end of regular fighting, declared May 1.

In Afghanistan, the military said the latest death came when the soldier was involved in a vehicle accident southwest of the Afghan capital Friday night and died as a result of his injuries the next morning. The soldier was not identified.

``His death underscores the dangers inherent in Operation Enduring Freedom and our condolences go out to his family,'' the statement said, without giving further details.

There are far fewer American troops fighting in Afghanistan than the 130,000 stationed in Iraq. U.S. troops make up the majority of the 11,700-strong coalition forces hunting al-Qaida rebels and remnants of the Taliban regime that was ousted from power in Afghanistan in late 2001.

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Isn't anybody paying attention anymore? This brings the total deaths due to (Cheney's) misadventure up to 600, doesn't it? Fucking sad.

I hate these murderous thugs in the White House.

This is important, guys. People are still dying over there, and nobody gives a shit.

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Even sadder?

You'd probably get much more of a reaction if you examined the ongoing costs of casualties (e.g. the wounded who will need long-term care). People care about money much more than lives these days.

in favor of American soldiers loss of life in Iraq...it's all Bush's Bullshit wars!

If it's not on the teevee, main street USA doesn't think about it.

Great job, newswhores!