It's equivalent in the eyes of the families and communities in which these civilian deaths are occurring. And, I think you're naive to say that we don't target civlians. The MSF hospital strike was clearly intentional -- it may not have come as an order from the top (the strike was authorized by regional commanders), but the feeble attempt at discipline (there were no criminal charges) is essentially a go-ahead for other low level actors to engage in the same behavior.
The US government paid out a pathetic $6000 to families of the dead civilians. I'm guessing that didn't quite break the bank.
The US government paid out a pathetic $6000 to families of the dead civilians. I'm guessing that didn't quite break the bank.