[Guthur]

And so when a military patrol is moving down a crowded street are they surrounding themselves by civilians as well?

To imply that because some "target" that is a member of a community is intentionally surrounding themselves with civilians for some sort of protection is a little disingenuous in my opinion.

[eanzenberg]

When you're on the losing side of war you will resort to anything to win.

[jessaustin]

This statement needs more context. Who is "losing"?

[ionised]

Except they are not losing. They are more ubiquitous than ever.