Is this really the example our troops should be sending to the rest of the world?

Yes, unfortunatly, sending immatures who barely finished highschool and have them roam the streets of a foreign country with automatic weapondry... what do you expect?

To start with you really do not know what that really was-it could be the kids were fighting for a dollar each and it could be the troops there had been teaching them some fighting styles and then practicing. I wasn't there and you weren't there so why would you just believe the worst and slam the military for it. Kids here take karate and fight each other so could that have not been the same type thing just not in a dojo and dressed pretty because the building wasn't available and they had to wear what they have. You want to see kids fight for money go to the orient and watch what the European tourist pay to see; still a lot more people trying to get in this country then out so are we really all that hated through out the world?

Like GunnyC said you don't know the full story of the video.

"And Americans wonder why we are hated throughout the world." Since I'm not an American I'll enlighten you a little. The world does not Hate America just the people in charge and those that whole heartedly support them as if they were God.

Kids fight, and when they're brought up in a civilization that glorifies suicide bombings, this is pretty tame. Who knows, maybe they were fighting each other with knives before the soldiers showed up, and the soldiers made them settle their differences a non-lethal way. Now if the soldiers instigated the fight, where there is no proof that they did, then this would be deplorable. Nobody should be making little kids fight each other for a dollar.

We are sending a great message to the world with our troops!!! we liberated a country from an evil tyrant that used gas and genocide on his own people!!! Iraq is now democratic, they can do what they want, they can vote, and get an education!!! so stop whining like all the other liberals in this country!! Go McCain!!!!!

Oh, anyone (not blinded by foolishness) can see that they're practicing fighting moves with the American soldiers giving direction and refereeing. Just a simple fight. When the dust settles someone will win and someone will loose but no one will be dead. Are we so P/C as to believe that people don't feel their passion, clash and desire to be victorious. This is Iraqi style, we are watching their debating.

Don't be tricked into believing what the editor only wants you to know, see and hear Jah. There is much more postive being accomplished than the negative this narrator wants you to know. Ask yourself, why is he not showing the new bridges and companies that are coming up within the cities. Don't take my word for it, you can pull it up on the net as well.

It certainly wouldn't be acceptable in the U.S. Let's face it, war is war and children fighting in a controlled environment is nothing compared to a child carrying a military weapon and blowing someones head off or committing suicide. While we're facing that, we may as well face the fact that our troops kill. On a daily basis THEY KILL . Even the most controlled individuals become desensitized after years of doing the same thing over and over. They are humans, not Gods. I don't condone their behavior, but I refuse to judge them.

"And Americans wonder why we are hated throughout the world."

Oh, really? Have you gotten out recently? I guess NOT!

If you think this video is bad and promotes hatred towards Americans, why are you spreading it? Doesn't it make you equal to what you dislike?

Hey canan

I served in the military and would gladly match my education against yours any day of the week.