Wan't it ISIS that was blowing up Ancient artifacts in the middle east a couple years ago? Why should we give a rats ass about their culture and heritage when they themselves don't?
Because we are better, more moral people than ISIS ? ???
(And it’s a war crime)
Destroying cultural sites for the sake of destroying cultural sites is wrong, and something we should never stoop down to doing.
However, if an enemy uses cultural sites as a shield to house it's military personnel and/or equipment, then those cultural sites have just become legitimate military targets.
Well stated.

While I would never advocate the leveling of cultural sites or villages of innocents, I would not allow an enemy to hide in or behind such targets. I'm sure that makes me a cold hearted jackass to some but, let there be no doubt. If we go to war, there should be no doubt we go with the intent to win. Top leadership should also be targeted. Destroying the enemy's will to fight should be our goal.
Rams