RE: War
November 9, 2011 at 11:26 pm
(This post was last modified: November 9, 2011 at 11:32 pm by The Grand Nudger.)
I have to echo Sae's sentiments here (probably slightly different in the specifics but you know how that goes). Would it be nice if we didn't engage in wars? Sure. Since we are, however, I'm a little bit confused as to why we would leverage that sort of violence and suffering to ultimately leave the place as shitty, or with as many problems (or more) than when we went in to begin with. Do it right or don't do it at all, especially with regards to something so extreme as war. Now, I understand that it's difficult to get even the simplest things completely "right", but we don't even seem to be trying.
If the premise is "We are going in to deal with some terrorists", annihilate them completely, swiftly, and efficiently. Make sure that the consequences of terrorism seem so severe and certain that it takes an even more dedicated jackass to pull it off next time. Make sure that the residents of the area understand that they are not our enemies, hell, maybe lend a hand while you're there with such a massive labor force. There had better be more than just a few terrorist bodies to show for it.
If the premise is "We are going in to deal with some terrorists", annihilate them completely, swiftly, and efficiently. Make sure that the consequences of terrorism seem so severe and certain that it takes an even more dedicated jackass to pull it off next time. Make sure that the residents of the area understand that they are not our enemies, hell, maybe lend a hand while you're there with such a massive labor force. There had better be more than just a few terrorist bodies to show for it.
I am the Infantry. I am my country’s strength in war, her deterrent in peace. I am the heart of the fight… wherever, whenever. I carry America’s faith and honor against her enemies. I am the Queen of Battle. I am what my country expects me to be, the best trained Soldier in the world. In the race for victory, I am swift, determined, and courageous, armed with a fierce will to win. Never will I fail my country’s trust. Always I fight on…through the foe, to the objective, to triumph overall. If necessary, I will fight to my death. By my steadfast courage, I have won more than 200 years of freedom. I yield not to weakness, to hunger, to cowardice, to fatigue, to superior odds, For I am mentally tough, physically strong, and morally straight. I forsake not, my country, my mission, my comrades, my sacred duty. I am relentless. I am always there, now and forever. I AM THE INFANTRY! FOLLOW ME!
