The fact that there are American soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan and serving in black ops in other countries has shown that America can not be intimidated. Don't think your enemies don't respect you, they know your power and ability to use it.
Wars are not just one by Guts and blood, there are other factors, as well.
I think I covered it in reply 93.
I have no doubt that those enemies who have entered into active combat against US forces have respect for what we can do. We have the best equipment and personnel on Earth, and the ability to project them pretty much anywhere. My only concern is our willingness to do so in the future - and stupid, cowardly decisions like this one give me to willies. I mean, come on, allowing our enemies' preferences as to the national origin of the ammo that we're going to shoot them with govern our choices is just plain idiotic, and it doesn't speak well at all of our resolve or toughness.