[Behind Liberal Lines]

Not an idiot. Lonsberry's point is that we took the war to the terrorists and the terrorists are now shooting at people who can, and do, shoot back.

[Peach]

You're correct. Terrorism is a world problem - nearly every country has been attacked by terrorists - and I'd far rather the bad guys face well armed soldiers than civilians.

[JohnGalt]

I doubt you would characterize it as a 'good thing' in the style and bravado of the author.

People are dying, and I am sure, in supporting the troops, you believe they deserve better than an internet hack declaring their deaths are the result of an intentional policy of placing American solidiers in a position to be targets for terrorists.