[pt17]

Wish we would do the same in regards to Sadr.

Israel is far less concerned with "hearts and minds" as we are.

Israel is fighting a war. We seem to be engaged in a political police action, not a war, in Iraq.

[isrul]

"Wish we would do the same in regards to Sadr. "

Well Friday is the Mohammedan "holy" day and Sadr always travels to a mosque in Kufa to exhort his dogs to kill Americans.

Every week he is given what amounts to safe passage by the American commander so don't hold your breath.

Every week when I hear about the cleric's sermon I get more angry and disgusted with those in charge.

[Badeye]

I think you've hit the nail on the head. We need to return to combat ops, not "policing".