[BoomerBob]

I don't disagree with you at all. Casualties could be as high as McCaffrey suggests but there is no way to know until we've fully engaged the forces around Baghdad.

This war is obviously being fought under different rules of engagement than previous efforts. As much as I'd prefer to provide maximum protection for our soldiers (and my brother is out there somewhere with them) it's my opinion that a preemptive war, such as this, places a greater moral burden to limit the potential of civilian casualties. It's a high standard, to be sure, but that's part of what elevates our country above all others.

[diamond6]

Tell us more about your brother. What service, rank, specialty, unit, etc. Can you give us his name? We will keep in our prayers, definitely.