Quote Originally Posted by Blackjack View Post
I would say given the history, culture, religion, recent issues with the locals many Afghans may see it as weakness, the Talibs will certainly see it as weakness and start exploiting it soon.
Absolutely. One recurring theme in talking to Afghans was "The Russians were jerks, but at least they never ran from a fight." ISAF is already too prone to break contact. I can't see this helping that.

Other than that, if we have to run when we're getting shot at, can we at least shoot illum rounds over their houses?