[HiTech RedNeck]

Estimates are that only about 5% of the population are "rabid dogs" (Ba'athist henchmen or supporters). The rest live in fear of Saddam's regime.

It might be instructive however to inquire of those in already liberated areas what they would consider an "acceptable" collateral casualty level for getting rid of the Saddam regime. It might be far higher than we think.

[laz17]

It might be far higher than we think.

Possibly. Remember those Iraqis who changed that human shield's mind about the war? They said they'd commit suicide if the bombing didn't start. I'm sure some would willingly die as collateral damage as long as Iraq was made safe for their children.

It's terrific that the Red Cross says only ONE civilian has died in Baghdad. And we should try to minimize civilian casualties as much as possible. But NOT at the expense of our troops or the mission. And if the mission is important enough that our troops are willing to risk their lives to fulfill it, then that mission is more important than the lives of civilians.