Quote Originally Posted by Bill Moore View Post
Most of us hate IEDs also, which is exactly why our adversaries use them. We have a low probability of deterring their use, just as we have failed to defeat IED networks and deter their use because they're effective. When we base our strategy on defeating a tactical weapon (nukes are different) instead of defeating our adversary we are probably off course.
I don't hate IEDs, as strange at that may sound from someone who was in charge of recons that have been attacked by IEDs. I understand IEDs. As much as possible they are targeted at the enemy just like any other explosive devise (like missiles fired from drones). I hate chemical weapons because I have to wear that intolerable MOPP gear ... and while I am wearing it I get to watch those civilian's around me (who theoretically I am there to protect) die while I am helpless.

No, I understand IED's. I HATE chemical weapons.