[Lady Jag]

We deliberately went to a non-lethal handgun so as NOT to kill the enemy. In wars where THAT worked, the non-lethal round, having wounded enemny on the field, would tie up additional enemy troops who tried to retrieve/save the wounded.

Terrorists, however, don't stop for their brothers, but keep coming at us like rabid dogs. And, as you know, the only way to deal with a rabid dog is to kill it.

Smartest thing the military could do is be flexible, and always arm according to the enemy's techniques.

[DeaconNoGood]

....and always arms according to the enemy's technique's.

Excellent. I've never heard this before, but certainly is the most logical practice.

[papertyger]

Smartest thing the military could do is be flexible...

That's good advice for just about anyone.