[astounded]

They'll kill him, defile his body, live on al Jazeera, and we'll wring our hands, say we can't descend to their level, and "negotiate". Where is Black Jack Pershing when we need him? These muslims understand and respect only one thing -unmerciful, relentless fury. Instead, we let them "bury their dead", bring in food and water (and, no doubt, more weaponry, ammo, and munitions), and let them regroup. I fear we've lost over there, which means we will lose over here.

[Antoninus]

I fear we've lost over there, which means we will lose over here.

Wow, lot of defeatism out there tonight. How about giving our guys another day or two before unilaterally surrendering, what say?

Get a grip, chicken littles!

[A Jovial Cad]

Exactly right, I completely agree. But get the asbestos out: I predict the "civilized" flamers here will be "shocked! shocked I tell you!" at such sentiments, and start their puerile mantra about how that "drags us down to their level" etc., etc.