[af_vet_rr]

Too much emphasis by the brass on Compassionate warmaking. The CO is responsible but the mood has been set from the top.

This will sharpen their focus but it's a damn shame that they had to have their focus sharpened.

It's better to have it sharpened now than before they get to Baghdad where I expect this to be the norm.

Makes me sick - Wolf Blitzer just talked about how military leaders were worried about this, worried about terrorists. I'd love to reach through the TV and slap Wolf and say "Wolf, this wasn't a terrorist attack, and military leaders apparently are little too comfortable in Kuwait. They've gotten a little too used to only having to worry about missile attacks, and they should be in a combat mindset and a mindset of thinking that in every little city, there maybe one or two Iraqis or whatever staying behind to cause problems like this."

I have a lot of respect for many of those in command, I even served under a few I've seen on the TV, however I would not be surprised if somebody of a lower rank is nailed for this.

[jwalsh07]

It's better to have it sharpened now than before they get to Baghdad where I expect this to be the norm.

Agreed.

[Mamzelle]

re: They've gotten a little too used to only having to worry about missile attacks, and they should be in a combat mindset and a mindset of thinking that in every little city, there maybe one or two Iraqis or whatever staying behind to cause problems like this.")))

bump. I keep worrying about suicide bombers among the surrendering...