First the Koran Burnings, Now This; I Think We're Donesies in the 'Stan

[Lemur]

The Koran burnings were confirmed as an accident, yet severely damaging to our relationship with Afghans.

Now a (insane and possibly drunk) US soldier is accused of murdering 16 civilians, including a two-year-old child. I think we're going to be shown the door pretty quickly.

The gunman, believed to be a lone rogue soldier, went from house to house in two villages in southern Kandahar during the night.

Shooting began at around 3am, according to officials. Among the victims were at least three women, a child aged just two and elderly men.

Neighbours said the soldier had appeared drunk and relatives of the victims claimed chemicals were poured over the dead bodies to burn them. Pictures of the scene appeared to show the remains of burning in at least one of the houses. [...]

The gunman, reported to be an Army staff sergeant, returned to his base after the spree and is said to have turned himself in. US officials have confirmed he is in custody.