Herschel Smith continues his call to unleash the dogs:

Consider the psychology of the warrior. Even if not a single Soldier or Marine had died as a result of hesitation due to ROE (that is, even if this danger is only potential and has not become actualized), the psychology of fear has set in. Not fear of the enemy, but fear of firing a weapon. This fear can cause hesitation, and even the enemy knows the U.S. ROE and can and has taken advantage of them. Hence, there is increased danger for our troops, and they know it.

What we need are robust rules of engagement. What we have are confused Soldiers and Marines, afraid to fire their weapons.

My favorite bit is from a comment he left on the post:

The best way to win the hearts of the people is to provide security. This may be done by killing the enemy.

One Response to “Politically Correct Rules of Engagement”

1. JDC Says:
   March 28th, 2007 at 7:08 pm

   God bless you i agree that the ROE need to be loosened a lot.. We at home are watching everything and I will tell you this WE ARE PISSED OFF…

   We are so grateful to all of you for all that you have done for us.. and for the Iraqis..

   Now to email my leftist senator to give them a piece of my mind..

   By the way just so you guys know.. Both myself and my brothers all tried to enlist …

   It does seem howeve the US ARMY has some standards… (RATS) i would rather it be us older gents out there instead of our finest young men..

   God Bless

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