And a key point... with as few civilian deaths as possible.
Our guys are constantly put themselves in harm's way rather than shooting at children carrying ammo or carpet bombing Fallujah. If we only cared about saving American lives and were willing to be utterly ruthless, we would be "winning" easily.
It's a big decision , whether the hearts and minds approach or the Nuke them all approach is the way to go.
I'm not up to a late night debate of that magnitude, got to hit the hay.
There are good arguments for each approach.