Arrogance

Republicans are starting to line up against Donald Rumsfeld's comments made in response to a soldier's question about the lack of armor on vehicles destined for Iraq. ".... "you go to war with the Army you have, not the Army you might want or wish to have."

Where was the planning? Where was the strategy? Why is this guy still our DOD Secretary?

It reflects the arrogance of the administration, from the top, about our ability to successfully wage a war without cause. Or for that manner, without a clear plan for the aftermath. At the same time, our armed service personnel, especially the ones in harm's way, are scrounging through scrap heaps for bits of metal and bullet-proof glass to attach to their vehicles in an attempt to avoid getting killed.

Here's a thought. Since all the top brass in the administration are too old to serve, they should send instead a few top aides, let's say those 20-40 years old, to stand and participate side by side with our troops who are most involved in the fight against the insurgents in Iraq. Assuming they survive a 6 months to a year deployment, they can report back to their bosses just how safe it is and how we're winning the peace.