[Old Professer]

A key missing element leaves this issue impossible to analyze; what are the topographies of the accident locations?

[NormalGuy]

What are the topographies of the drivers? In 'Nam we lost more people to vehicle accidents than to enemy fire ... a fact few people want to admit. And in virtually all of those vehicle fatalities, alcohol was the significant factor.

We need a lot more information about what is happening in Iraq before we can jump to conclusions. As with 'Nam, are there factors being withheld for PR reasons? Or more likely, are the factors ignored because people in the government tend to have a blind spot and not consider unintended consequences.

Yes, the same government that would muck up a socialized health care system can muck up a military operation also.