yeah, i don't think it was "planted" per se. the reporter discussed the question with the soldier but didn't force him to ask anything. even though rumsfeld's response wasn't 100% correct, the pentagon will undoubtedly increase the production of armor soon.
bush seemed to think it was a good question anyway (from link above).
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"If I were a soldier overseas wanting to defend my country, I would want to ask the secretary of defense the same question. And that is, 'Are we getting the best we can get us?' And they deserve the best," Bush said.
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sounds pretty reasonable, really.