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Originally posted by HarmlessRabbit
The issue is whether Rumsfeld's attempt to conduct cheaper wars is causing problems like this. The fact that Rumsfeld is trying to make US warfare cheaper and use fewer troops is not disputed by anyone. Several high-profile generals have disputed his policies publicly, and rumsfeld has defended himself publicly.
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Did Rumsfeld lead to this aboration? No. But his policy of "War on the cheap" led to an increased number of casualties. Had we waited another few weeks and put 1st ID or 4th ID on the ground, there would have been adequate rear security for our assault forces, so incidents such as the overhyped Jessica Lynch issue would not have happened.
As far as these 8 men go, there are criminals in the army, and if war brings out the best in a man then it can also do the opposite. If convicted, they will spend a very long time making big rocks into small rocks, and rightfully so.