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An update
Three Fort Carson soldiers charged in the drowning of an Iraqi man last January may argue today that their actions were caused by an anti-malaria drug. . . .Via Instapundit, who addsThe drug is being investigated to determine whether it is linked to panic reactions, rage, aggressive behavior and other mental and physical problems, said Steve Robinson of the National Gulf War Research Center. Violent behavior by other soldiers has also been blamed on the drug.
Lariam has, in fact, been linked to psychiatric symptoms -- some quite severe -- but the likelihood that several soldiers would all suffer from those simultaneously seems quite low to me.
Indeed, as they say. But the chances of it being used as defense of any OIF vet accused of anything might be high.
As with this defense:
Soldier Testifies Unit Was Ordered to Throw Iraqis Over EmbankmentAn historic line that's failed often, from Nuremberg to My Lai.