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Soem of you folks actually seem to think that the US military is actually trying to hurt Afghan civilians. In response, many like me have been stressing that the USA is taking careful measures to try to avoid hitting civilians. The following account tells about some of those measures.
WASHINGTON ? Across Afghanistan, Taliban troops are hearing a tune dedicated to them, and it's not a love song:
"Surrender now and we will give you a second chance. We will let you live."
That's the message the U.S. military is broadcasting throughout the battle-ravaged country as air strikes continue to pummel Taliban defenses and ground troops possibly prepare to escalate the war on terror.
"When you decide to surrender, approach United States forces with your hands in the air. Sling your weapon across your back, muzzle towards the ground. Remove your magazine and expel any rounds," says the message, transmitted by Air Force EC-130 "Commando Solo" aircraft flying over the country. "Doing this is your only chance of survival.
"You have guaranteed your own demise."
The message to the Taliban warns that by harboring bin Laden and his Al Qaeda terrorist network, "you have declared war on the United States."
"Our military is bigger, faster and stronger, with more modernized weapons and better-trained troops," it says.
"You will be attacked by land, sea, and air."
There are other broadcasts on the U.S. military's Top 10. One is dedicated to the non-Taliban Afghans, urging them not to help the Taliban and Usama bin Laden and to stay away from possible bombing targets.
"It is not you, the honorable people of Afghanistan, who are targeted, but those who would oppress you, seek to bend you to their own will and make you their slaves," the broadcast says.
The broadcast tells Afghans that the United States was the target of terrorist attacks Sept. 11, "leaving no choice but to seek justice for those horrible crimes," according to an English translation transcript released by the Pentagon.
"It will take the combined efforts of the international community and you to remove these evil people from Afghanistan," it says. "Take the following action: Do not give food, shelter, or any type of aid to the Taliban or Usama bin Laden. This will be a great help in the effort."
It also warns Afghans to "stay away from military installations, government buildings, terrorist camps, roads, factories or bridges."
"If you are near these places, then you must move away from them ... we do not wish to harm you," it says.
In addition to the several versions being broadcast, planes began dropping leaflets over sectors of Afghanistan on Sunday. One shows a Western soldier in camouflage and helmet shaking hands with a man in traditional Afghan dress in front of a mountain scene.
"The partnership of nations is here to assist the people of Afghanistan," the leaflet reads.
Another depicts a radio transmitting tower and sketches of radios and tells times and radio stations to tune to for "Information Radio."
The broadcasts started earlier, but leaflets telling people to listen were delayed because of windy conditions last week, a Pentagon official said.
The message to civilians says the United States does not want to "spill the blood of innocent people."
"We will hunt down and punish these terrorists," it says. "They will pay with their blood."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
WASHINGTON ? Across Afghanistan, Taliban troops are hearing a tune dedicated to them, and it's not a love song:
"Surrender now and we will give you a second chance. We will let you live."
That's the message the U.S. military is broadcasting throughout the battle-ravaged country as air strikes continue to pummel Taliban defenses and ground troops possibly prepare to escalate the war on terror.
"When you decide to surrender, approach United States forces with your hands in the air. Sling your weapon across your back, muzzle towards the ground. Remove your magazine and expel any rounds," says the message, transmitted by Air Force EC-130 "Commando Solo" aircraft flying over the country. "Doing this is your only chance of survival.
"You have guaranteed your own demise."
The message to the Taliban warns that by harboring bin Laden and his Al Qaeda terrorist network, "you have declared war on the United States."
"Our military is bigger, faster and stronger, with more modernized weapons and better-trained troops," it says.
"You will be attacked by land, sea, and air."
There are other broadcasts on the U.S. military's Top 10. One is dedicated to the non-Taliban Afghans, urging them not to help the Taliban and Usama bin Laden and to stay away from possible bombing targets.
"It is not you, the honorable people of Afghanistan, who are targeted, but those who would oppress you, seek to bend you to their own will and make you their slaves," the broadcast says.
The broadcast tells Afghans that the United States was the target of terrorist attacks Sept. 11, "leaving no choice but to seek justice for those horrible crimes," according to an English translation transcript released by the Pentagon.
"It will take the combined efforts of the international community and you to remove these evil people from Afghanistan," it says. "Take the following action: Do not give food, shelter, or any type of aid to the Taliban or Usama bin Laden. This will be a great help in the effort."
It also warns Afghans to "stay away from military installations, government buildings, terrorist camps, roads, factories or bridges."
"If you are near these places, then you must move away from them ... we do not wish to harm you," it says.
In addition to the several versions being broadcast, planes began dropping leaflets over sectors of Afghanistan on Sunday. One shows a Western soldier in camouflage and helmet shaking hands with a man in traditional Afghan dress in front of a mountain scene.
"The partnership of nations is here to assist the people of Afghanistan," the leaflet reads.
Another depicts a radio transmitting tower and sketches of radios and tells times and radio stations to tune to for "Information Radio."
The broadcasts started earlier, but leaflets telling people to listen were delayed because of windy conditions last week, a Pentagon official said.
The message to civilians says the United States does not want to "spill the blood of innocent people."
"We will hunt down and punish these terrorists," it says. "They will pay with their blood."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.