War Crimes

[Ace Otana]

The problem is that the targeting system is designed to light up living objects against the background, preventing camouflage. This is all well and good, apart from the fact it reduces everything to shapes with no detail. If the chopper had an alternate camera, or a way to turn the filter off (and so get more accurate images) this could have been prevented.

"I think he has an RPG."
*turns off targeting system*
"Wait, no, it's just a camera."

Is it seriously that hard to implement such steps that could save the lives of innocent civilians?

I agree, if you can't get a clear enough view with the targeting system then just result to evolution given eyes! They work fine.
Your eyes give you a clearer view than any computer can. Your eyes give you greater detail. If you cannot confirm targets with a computer, then go old fashion. There are other methods of identification. Also logic would show that if there is no fire coming from them and that you haven't confirmed any weaponry, then maybe firing at them would be a very shitty idea.

What's worse is that the government actually denies the attack on civilians! At least own up. It wouldn't of been so bad if the government was honest and apologised for their enormous thoughtless mistake. To hide it as if it's nothing is just one huge insult. Civilians die in wars but at least own up to your mistakes.