Rowan Scarborough reports for The Washington Times, Nov. 26, 2013:
The new U.S.-Afghanistan security agreement adds restrictions on already bureaucratic rules of engagement for American troops by making Afghan dwellings virtual safe havens for the enemy, combat veterans say.
The rules of engagement place the burden on U.S. air and ground troops to confirm with certainty that a Taliban fighter is armed before they can fire — even if they are 100 percent sure the target is the enemy.
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It's Vietnam War all over again. Politicians and bureaucrats in D.C. now run our Afghan war, guaranteeing losses and defeat. Why fight a war if not to win? It's time to bring our soldiers home. -Eowyn