 ::::This is a little beyond bold, but why you think not?  The civilian counts have been used to back up the idea that most of those killed have been militants, but if you assume that all adult males that have been killed are militants you are likely overestimating the proportion.  I think that accuracy in these counts should be of the highest concern, as both sides will try to distort them to make their points.  But for something as potentially inflammatory as this, I feel it wise to ask the rest of you.   