Evidence was growing this weekend that babies born in the Iraqi city of Fallujah – scene in 2004 of one of the few set-piece battles of the invasion – are exhibiting high rates of mortality and birth defects. Full Story »
Posted by Chris Finnie
Ever since the first Gulf War there have been reports of increased death rates and birth defects among populations exposed to the war's leavings. Similar stories have been reported of radiation poisoning among returning U.S. troops. Yet nothing has been done, and the use of the suspect weapons has not been stopped. This is the latest chapter in a long, sad story. Thanks to Randall for keeping it alive.
