[QUOTE=molleur;
When ROE cripple a nations soldiers who, because of "political correctness" may face criminal charges for performing thier job, there is something seriously wrong! Been there, done that! The current government in Kabul is a prime example of not giving two shits about conflict resolution. Follow the money!
If we continue to make all nicey, nicey, these wars will drag out forever, as they have done with much higher military and civilian losses. If something drastic had been done at the get-go, this would have been over and done with. The thought of revenge is BS. If someone gets a severe ass beating they are very thoughtful about getting another one. This works in regular life and between countries as well. Teddy Roosevelt had it right "Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft." and "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far."