A post by Pat
We already severely limited the rules of engagement in Afghanistan to avoid civilian casualties. Now we’re restricting them even further by eliminating night raids on private homes so we won’t irritate them.
US to tighten rules on Afghan raids
NATO forces in Afghanistan are preparing to limit night raids on private homes, even if it means losing some tactical advantage, to curb rising public anger.
NATO spokesman Rear Adm. Gregory Smith told The Associated Press in an exclusive interview that a directive would be issued soon to set down the new rules.
Nighttime raids on private homes have emerged as the Afghans’ No. 1 complaint after Gen. Stanley McChrystal limited the use of airstrikes and other weaponry last year. The U.S. and allied nations have made protecting the population a priority over the use of massive firepower as they seek to undermine support for the Taliban.
“It addresses the issue that’s probably the most socially irritating thing that we do — and that is entering people’s homes at night,” Smith said Wednesday at his office in Kabul. He would not elaborate pending a formal announcement.
I guess a good night’s sleep soothes irritation over daytime car bombs. (Photo from San Francisco Sentinel)
The aftermath of a bomb attack in Kabul: The war is increasingly dominated by asymmetrical attacks with remote-controlled car bombs, buried land mines or suicide bombers on soft targets such as schools, hospitals, mosques, kindergartens and markets.
Last time I checked, roadside bombs and suicide bombers irritate our soldiers.
But, who cares about them!
Good point. And, if I might add, who’s gonna care about a terrorist attack “irritating” Americans? With the ease with which people from all over the world enter the US from Mexico illegally, So. Cal. is really starting to look like a prime target for a little “irritation.”
Come to think of it, because of Southern California’s large population, and thus many schools, a Beslan-style attack might not be out of the question.
And they’re worried about “irritating” Afghanis!
G-d protect us.
Dang – here’s an idea – quit supporting/hiding terrorists and we’ll quit kicking in yer doors/blowing up yer houses! Deal?