] It happened this week almost without notice: The number
] of Americans killed in Iraq during 2004 now exceeds the
] number killed in 2003.
]
]
] More remarkably, the 488 killed thus far this year died
] in just 239 days (2.04 daily average), while the 482
] killed last year died during fully 287 days (1.68 daily
] average), which means that not only has 2004 been
] bloodier than 2003 in absolute terms, but in relative
] terms as well.

[ But, but, we've "turned the corner." Haven't we? -k]

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