Guiliana Sgrana, the Italian Journalist freed from her terrorist hosts is lucky to be alive. An Italian agent who was key to her release was killed when the car the journalist and agent were traveling in drew fire from American servicemen.

The troops basically state the vehicle would not stop when warned and they opened fire. The journalist states there was no justification and now accuses the troops of possibly targeting her.

Where have we heard this before? CNN's Eason Jordan accused the US and the troops of this on at least two occasions and recently he stepped down due to the controversy.

There is probably no connection between Sgrana and Jordan. I seriously doubt Jordan high atop CNN would have even had the opportunity to read the work of Sgrana. It is just interesting to me the Italian would make such accusations. Both the journalist and the troops saw the same incident from two perspectives. One inside the car driving joyfully back toward home and the troops on the other side of the windshield protecting themselves form what they decided was a threat.

I am happy the journalist is alive. But I will give the beneifit of the doubt to the troops. They have a big responsibility. They are noble for risking and sacrificing for us. They are just like you and me. Men and women with families at home.