Forming an opinion, with "not much information", is generally a bad idea.
All you did there, was reveal your general negative opinion of America and American soldiers. You read into the poor article, your prejudices.
Me? I revealed that I am skeptical of news sources, and the job they do and open to the possibility of bad behavior from either the Italian population OR American soliders.
Ok- and? I do have a negative opinion of America's proclivity for superiority- since you're perfect, I'll try to remember to run things by you before I use up any band width- how's that. bwana? That aside soldiers are visitors which protocol demands respecting the owners wishes- regardless of the situation. If they don't like the rules, leave and visit somewhere else- how hard is that to grasp?
Having a clear eye, in this specific case, with these specific factors in play, does not make me perfect.
I like that you do not deny your bias. That is good.
Anywho, I hope that this is handled well. If anyone has any links with more details that might be interesting.
Personally, I'm just about done with NATO.
I would be happy to see the troops come home.