[frposty]

So Petraeus is worried that burning a Koran will increase anger toward our troops.

But a few months ago we heard that our troops are unhappy with the strict rules of engagement which require that they hold fire until they are certain that civilians would not be in the target area.

The troops want more latitude to shoot, which would result in more civilian casualties, which would anger the Muslims just as burning a Koran angers them.

There are valid criticisms of burning a Koran but angering Muslims can’t be one of them. Fear of their anger is only a sign of our cowardace.

[Mojave]

But a few months ago we heard that our troops are unhappy with the strict rules of engagement which require that they hold fire until they are certain that civilians would not be in the target area.

The resulting additional deaths of American troops made the enemy happy. Isn't that the goal?