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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
I completely understand the impetus for these tactics, but I suspect they are counterproductive if our goal is to defeat the insurgency, as opposed to getting out of Iraq with the fewest casualties. Enforcing this sort of zone of security loses hearts and minds. The British have been critical of us on this score since the very beginning of the war.
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I'm puzzled by that article. It goes against virtually everything I've heard about our experiences over there, most of which have been from people who are either there or just returned. What I hear is that sensibilities are respected, relationships are valued, - in short, nothing like this Economist reporter reports. Puzzling.
