If terrorists weren't supported by "civilians"...
If terrorists didn't pretend they were "civilians"...
If terrorists didn't hide out among "civilians"...

If terrorists and bloody killers just sat at home and didn't attack Americans, then there would be a lot less civilian casualties.

-Rudey

I trust that the military has been and is continuing to improve its strategies when it comes to limiting civilian casualties. Again, I don't think that this "final count" would serve any useful purpose there.

Any after-action analysis of civilian deaths will be helpful, as more the information can be gleaned from the cause and context of these deaths the easier is for military planners to prevent (if possible) these types of casualties in the future. Whether it is the analysis of weapons, tactics, strategy, supply, morale, or intelleligence I'm sure there will be changes made to the operational considerations in relation to civilians... the same process is conducted after ever operation to determine what if anything can be learned from from the experience.

I was more-less agreeing with you. I stated that the military was probably already conducting such operations. However, I think a 'final count' number greater than one will have more propaganda than practical purpose.