BAGHDAD — U.S. and Iraqi military officials scrambling to deflect criticism of a wall being erected to separate a volatile Sunni Muslim neighborhood from surrounding Shiite areas insisted Monday that the structure is not a wall at all.

It's a barrier....

“There's a difference between constructing a security barrier and a security wall,” said an infuriated Musawi. “Some media said the security forces will construct a security wall. This is inaccurate and groundless. As I said, these will be barriers.”

Confusion reigns, and Darlin', it ain't just me.

“People want to have freedom of movement,” [Park Ranger US Navy Rear Admiral Mark] Fox said. “But at the same time there is a requirement for security.”

Good work, Ranger Admiral Mark! And by the way, didn't you used to be a comic strip or something? Do you think those Iraqis are ever gonna learn to shut up and do as they're told?

Link: Military officials defend new barrier in Baghdad - Los Angeles Times