Quote Originally Posted by UrsaMaior View Post
Were it not for this special place (ie a discussion board for COIN) I would have not asked this question, since it is kinda provocative (I apologize for that but it's difficult to put it another way).

With all respect sir, what is going to bring more results in Iraq?

Protecting principals at all costs or a more positive iraqi public opinion?

If I might add in my humble opinion there is a direct link between not using snipers due to force protection and the esteemed above opinion of Mr. Kilcullen.
I'm not really sure what your point is. Are you suggesting that we tell these guys not to protect their principle (and themselves) if there might be I/O implications?

I'm also not sure what your point about snipers was.

SFC W