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Quote by: rmnunez I agree, its very unlikely we will ever see something like this, but how about a couple of airliners crashing into some tall buildings? |
For one, I think it's safe to assume that it's not necessary for us to be in Iraq for terrorists to crash a couple of airliners into our tall buildings. Nor do I think that our being in Iraq in any way would prevent terrorists from again crashing airliners into buildings - should they actually be able to do so, considering that unlike pre-911, when even then we came heartbreakingly close to foiling the plot, our national security is now paying attention, ready and on the lookout.
It's not like we have every al-Qaeda terrorist bottled up in Iraq. They're simply there because that's where they can do the most harm to America, by keeping us bogged down in an unwinnable war.
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Quote by: rmnunez The idea religious buildings are sacrosanct and immune from attack is not Muslim. The use of a Mosque as a point from which to fire upon a perceived enemy would remove its immunity. |
Number one, if that's so, why doesn't the military simply come out and say so.
Number two, it's not that simple. If we'ere to have any hope of defeating the insurgency, we have to refrain from doing things that inflame the populace and motivate them to join it. Obviously, their mosques are a very sensitive point among Iraqis. You're absolutely right... insurgents are probably using mosques intentionally, but it's a win-win solution for them. If we don't attack, they have a sanctuary. If we do attack, we inflame Iraqis and drive them into the insurgent ranks.
It sucks, but hey...
"War is all Hell", and shouldn't be entered into lightly.
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