Rule Changes

In the last few months our military in Afganistan have had the rules of engagement changed. Today their General has asked for a change in how we are fighting this war, or, the overseas contingency operation as the Obama administration now calls it. Not only was the name changed, what our troops have to do has changed. 1) Prisoners must have their rights read to them on the battlefield, (whatever they are) and, 2) if there is any hint of a non-combatent in the area they must hold fire. This is a great advantage to those that do not wear uniforms and can easily don female attire. It is like putting on armor for the Taliban fighters. Our troops are hamstrung, they cannot kill them and if they captrue them they cannot question them. Even the CIA is being raked over the coals for some questioning. If I were the commander in that theatre of operaton I would be most frustrated. Teaching troops to change how they were trained is not easy. It calls into question are resolve to win. We do nothing about the poppy trade, the tribe that is fighting on our side today may be fighting against us tomorrow. Is it time to pull out of there? It will be interesting to see what Obama has to offer when the General comes to Washington.