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2003-11-13 Iraq

Police Mount House-to-House Raids in Saddamâs Hometown

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-11-13 00:16|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 US commanders are keen to move away from that heavy-handed approach and pass more responsibility...onto local authorities.

I think someone finally realized, that there aren't enough troops for policing the country. Either fight, or get out (of Baghdad). Leave the policing to the Iraqis.

Posted by Rafael 2003-11-13 12:32:47 AM|| 2003-11-13 12:32:47 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Finally, give the raids to the Iraqi's. We should be handling the attack operations.

Posted by Charles 2003-11-13 12:53:03 AM|| 2003-11-13 12:53:03 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Yeah -- but first you have to HAVE a trained corps of Iraqi police and soldiers. It takes time to vet them (deBaathification) and train them in a way that contributes to the Iraqi democracy that will emerge.

The vetting is important -- here in the US we've seen a rise in gangs that send one member to enlist so that he can learn about weapons, explosives and tactics. That guy then gets out after his minimum service and shares the wealth.

Not what you want to add to the stew in Fallujah or Tikrit.

Posted by rkb 2003-11-13 7:58:28 AM|| 2003-11-13 7:58:28 AM|| Front Page Top

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