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Nope. Because he takes issue not with the validity of 'collateral' statistics but with the moral anesthetic afforded to the media and indeed to the aggressors / responders by virtual technologies and the vocabulary inherent in their use. A sort of permissive arms length death bringing, which serves to reduce responsibility and distance us from the harsh reality of conflict......
Perhaps me gusta would be more appropriate. Or pop the hat on 'Stormin' Norman Schwartzcopf...?