NYT Trumpets U.S. Restraint against ISIS, Ignores Hundreds of Civilian Deaths

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The New York Timesthis morning has an extraordinary article claiming that the U.S. is beinghampered in its war against ISIS because of its extreme — even excessive — concern for civilians. “American officials say they are not striking significant — and obvious — Islamic State targets out of fear that the attacks will accidentally kill civilians,” reporter Eric Schmittsays.

The newspaper gives voice to numerous, mostly anonymous officials to complain that the U.S. cares too dee...