You'd think that the most expesnive military on the planet, with access to the best tanks and fighting vehicles would have no problems getting supplied by a President that claims that American troops should have whatever they need to get the job done, right? You'd be wrong.
The reality is that the Army and Marines can't get enough heavy hummers, bolt on armor doesn't work, there are only 70 tanks in Iraq, the Strykars are held in safe areas because their tires are preceived as vulnerable, and the troops have a hard time getting body armor.
Meanwhile, our men and women in the field remain in the meat grinder.
As long as we have to remain in Iraq (and we do, unfortunately), it should be with adequate numbers of personnel, proper equipment, and the right doctrine. Until we can get to that point, there won't be any real rebuilding. That means that both Americans and Iraqis will continue to die for no purpose.
Just another reason to vote for John Kerry in November. At least he acknowledges the problems we have in the Middle East.
Posted by Chris at April 25, 2004 10:12 AM