2004 Iraq deaths now exceed 2003 deaths

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http://www.dailykos.com/story/2004/8/26/163629/155

 

2004 Iraq deaths now exceed 2003 deaths

by Tom Schaller

 

Thu Aug 26th, 2004 at 20:36:29 GMT

 

It happened this week almost without notice: The

number of Americans killed in Iraq during 2004 now

exceeds the number killed in 2003.

 

More remarkably, the 488 killed thus far this year

died in just 239 days (2.04 daily average), while the

482 killed last year died during fully 287 days (1.68

daily average), which means that not only has 2004

been bloodier than 2003 in absolute terms, but in

relative terms as well.

 

Is this progress? Is this stability and safety?

 

Now, here's the question I really want to ask: How

long will it take the media to report this

indisputable fact? I mean, can they take even five

minutes time from the latest, breathless Swift Boat

twist to report the fact that more Americans have died

in Iraq this year than last?

 

My watch shows it's about 4:36 EST. Let's keep an eye

on the clock, shall we?