Bob,

Well, to take this cancer line a bit further, allow me to offer a slightly different take.
Ok, where does that get us in terms of the sanctuary in Pakistan and our AfPak strategy?

David,

I was slightly anxious when I started this thread, partly as for reasons lost to me SWC has of late refrained from a debate on AFPAK and so far - apart from a couple of posts all is well - we have stayed on the main subject.
I pretty much agree with your comment. Well said.

Slap,

You could put up an Alligator fence as in mine the border between A'stan and Pak'stan.
The Soviets tried that. Not only did they heavily mine the border, but they also made it a kill zone - anyone in the border area could be killed on sight. Even if our ROE allowed the use of such methods, they probably wouldn't work and would end up killing a lot more civilians than fighters.