2 U.S soldiers accused of raping teenagers in Korea - Polidicks

This is the story about the two teens run over years back. [QUOTE=AFP and Yonhap] Two S Korean teenagers run over US military vehicle AFP June 14, 2002 SEOUL - Two South Korean teenaged girls were killed on Thursday after being ran over by a wide US army armoured vehicle on an off-base training mission, US authorities said. Lieutenant General Daniel R. Zanini, commander of the Eighth US army in Korea, was quick to issue a "heartfelt" apology in an attempt to stop the tragedy from fueling anti-American sentiment. "We are deeply saddened by this tragic event. I want to express my heartfelt condolences to the families of the children and pledge our resolve to vigorously investigate this accident," he said. The incident occurred in Gwangjeok, 30 kilometers north of Seoul. The 3.66-metre wide armoured vehicle bridge carrier was in convoy participating in a field exercise. "The two girls were ran over from behind while walking along the edge of the 4.2 metre wide road," Wi Yang-Gon, a police investigator in the northern city of Uijeongbu, told AFP. He blamed the vehicle driver for careless driving. "I think the driver failed to see them. They were killed on the spot." The pair were hit by the right track of the vehicle, designed for makeshift bridge transport, Yonhap news agency said, adding the vehicle tried to pass a slower-moving vehicle by using the shoulder of the road. South Korean police identified the two 14-year-old middle school students as Shin Hyo-Soon and Shim Mi-Sun. They said the driver, Sergeant Mark Walker, was from a US infantry division. Police handed over the driver to US military police for investigation. - AFP[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=CodeMonkey3;32697566]This is the story about the two teens run over years back.[/QUOTE] I was living in Osan when that happened. Local newspapers published an article on it stating that the two girls were deaf, or so I remember.

[QUOTE=Swilly;32697480]We actually have a Treaty with the South, we're one of the few reasons why Pyongyang hasn't invaded the South yet. Japan also has a very small defense force, they spend very little money on them which is why things like their education and such rock the socks off of us. Also, a major problem that causes the inflated numbers of our budget aren't actually being in other countries but the inflated bloat our system works.[/QUOTE] Japan's budget is inline with most other countries military budgets. It's by no means a small amount, it's just that the US's budget is actually around the same as every other country combined. [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/timeline/0b7ea9b398bc3d1defb7852c62eb50e3.png[/img] Also, I think that the South could probably deal with the North in a one on one fight due to equipment, but the US being there is still a good thing overall.

[QUOTE=Zillamaster55;32697508]Isn't it also because the Korean War hasn't officially ended? I swear it's still just a Cease Fire.[/QUOTE]Unofficially it's over but since no formal end to the war occurred yes, they're still at war.

[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;32696366]Lets withdraw from occupying South Korea and Japan, that'll solve the issue. It's economic too.[/QUOTE] [img]http://listverse.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/100310-kim-jong-il-north-korea.jpg[/img] [i]"It's arr going according to pran."[/i]

[QUOTE=lulzbocksV2;32698495][img]http://listverse.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/100310-kim-jong-il-north-korea.jpg[/img] [i]"It's arr going according to pran."[/i][/QUOTE] That guy in the back looks a bit sleepy. Or maybe it's his big hat making his head look small.

[QUOTE=Roof;32697348]We station our troops all around the world to protect the nations we're stationed in. Not only that, we use the bases for staging areas in case of a war. Though, in events like this, we're not really protecting other countries citizens...[/QUOTE] I've always wondered, what happens if two nations we're "protecting from everyone" attack each other?

[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;32698859]I've always wondered, what happens if two nations we're "protecting from everyone" attack each other?[/QUOTE] We attack them both back!

[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;32698859]I've always wondered, what happens if two nations we're "protecting from everyone" attack each other?[/QUOTE]We secretly sell them both munitions and weaponry.

[QUOTE=Starpluck;32699449]We secretly sell them both munitions and weaponry.[/QUOTE] lets get south korea and japan to fight (my money's on those damn jap mechas)

[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;32698859]I've always wondered, what happens if two nations we're "protecting from everyone" attack each other?[/QUOTE] Mass confusion and probably us backing away slowly.

I'm sure Koreans rape each other, but when one or two bad eggs in the U.S. military do it, it's clearly cause for national outrage.

Thank you, you rapist soldiers! You give people one more reason to hate on the troops and America in general. Go rape each other....

[QUOTE=Groat;32701537]I'm sure Koreans rape each other, but when one or two bad eggs in the U.S. military do it, it's clearly cause for national outrage.[/QUOTE] when you're military in a foreign country you're held to a higher standard as you are an ambassador of your country, the way it should be

[QUOTE=Mr. Someguy;32696233]I say we hand them over to [B]North[/B] Korean officials for their punishment.[/QUOTE] An even better idea.

[QUOTE=SNNS-SEAN;32705001]An even better idea.[/QUOTE] Dishonorable discharges are even worse than death sentences, its like being on the sex offenders list. Which in this case if convicted they'd end up on that to.

[QUOTE=Ihazard;32695960]yeah but I was thinking how the hell, if they were on training in a massive armoured vehicle, two school girls got in the way..[/QUOTE] Maybe they were suicidal :v:

3 men out of the hundred-thousands of U.S soldiers that have served in South Korea since 1953 have raped South Koreans? I'd say that's a pretty good ratio. Beats the rape rates in most countries, I'd say.

[QUOTE=Wealth + Taste;32705308]3 men out of the hundred-thousands of U.S soldiers that have served in South Korea since 1953 have raped South Koreans? I'd say that's a pretty good ratio. Beats the rape rates in most countries, I'd say.[/QUOTE] it shouldn't happen anyways but that is a good ratio

[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;32696366]Lets withdraw from occupying South Korea and Japan, that'll solve the issue. It's economic too.[/QUOTE] Uh, United States isn't occupying South Korea. Occupation implies they seized control and generally controls that area, which they're not. They're both allies and have been allies since the Korean War, and United States is there cause the South Korean government want them to be there so if North Korea attacks, they'll have immediate support from a military ally. Just because you keep seeing in the media that the citizens protests the military bases, doesn't necessarily mean they're the majority. South Korea doesn't want United States as their police, they want them as their ally, which they have been for a long time. Take it from a Korean American that visits South Korea frequently.

[QUOTE=Fire Kracker;32705349]it shouldn't happen anyways but that is a good ratio[/QUOTE] No crime or rape should happen anywhere for any reason but it does and once we accept that fact we can see that ratio is pretty incredible really

All this media is doing is providing the North with propaganda.

[QUOTE=Psychokitten;32705788]All this media is doing is providing the North with propaganda.[/QUOTE] They have no shortage of that, my friend.

[QUOTE=Psychokitten;32705788]All this media is doing is providing the North with propaganda.[/QUOTE] That's true, we shouldn't report anything negative about ourselves but instead censorise it and turn into propagandists ourselves.

Damn just pay 20 bucks and hire hooker

[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;32698859]I've always wondered, what happens if two nations we're "protecting from everyone" attack each other?[/QUOTE] The US will launch a strategic attack on itself to weaken both countries' support.

[QUOTE=Psychokitten;32705788]All this media is doing is providing the North with propaganda.[/QUOTE]You seem to be implying they need something in the South to make their propaganda For all we know they probably say Americans are monsters who eat each other