Run What'cha Brung

Ya know, folks, I understand that we are working with a few handicaps in the Middle East. The main one is that the interim government of Prime Minister Allawi is trying to pursue diplomatic channels in the fight against the terrorists, while the coalition is to be his strong right arm.

This has led to problems in the past such as the 'walk away' from Fallujah.

But some things should be no-brainers that would be to the advantage of both. For instance, we have had the tools for at least 25 years now that will set off any electronic-controlled blasting caps within at least a half mile radius. Sure, there can be a down side to using this, especially if the terrorists are constructing their bombs in crowded areas with lots of women and children nearby.

But having the lead and trail vehicle in any of our convoys using this, or having the Iraqi police and military recruiting centers using this, could drastically change the end result of the IED's - if not the actual number of casualties.

Your turn - where is my thinking totally screwed?

ADDENDUM - How many of those 35 dead Iraqi children - whose only "crime" was to want some candy from the Americans - would still be alive if we had used one of these devices?