I think they are looking for something that will show how respectful they are of the Iraqi citizenry and they'd like an opportunity to beat up some of our Marines to convey this gesture.
That is my guess and I think the politicians will miscalculate the American public sentiment on this. They might even miscalculate the sentiment of many Iraqis who understand the tactics of the terrorists amongst them and understand the consequences of that terror.
If you plan to fight a war with no collateral casualties in a war with an enemy that is forcing a collateral casualties gambit, you might lose the war and you will certainly cause the needless deaths of our servicemen, as the enemy will continue to use the effective tactic.
Brilliant post. There is hope for the world.
We need to remember that the Iraqis know the difference between the US forces and Saddam's forces.
Well said.
I bought my son a new knife today.
Never needs sharpening.