Yes. What is your point?
I thought we were going to have several thousand killed in 2003 when we went to war with Iraq.
Rumsfeld may have thought that was possible, too. As I said, he may have set this policy at the beginning for this reason.
They tried to keep the hostage negotiations information from President Reagan, because they felt his emotional concern would interfere with his ability to make Presidential decisions about policy.
Is it a good idea for the Secretary of Defense to sign a half dozen letters of condolence a day, and become so emotional that he can't continue with some tough minded decisions that are necessary?
There are pluses and minuses here.
I believe Rummy cares. I'm sure he does. I don't think this is an "issue". I think this is a "talking point" for the MSM.
Slick Willie and his 3 Stooges caused it.
No comparison with a demand for a "signed" signature.
This is a silly non-issue - Just like the "Jersey-(LOTTO)-Girls" perpetual gripes.
Priorities, focus -