[sammyg2]

In 1778 the british army followed strict protocal about fighting a battle. They felt they had to be civilized and march in neat rows. the militia didn't do that. They hid behind trees, they shot from cover, they were considered barbaric. But they won the battles.

In vietnam the US followed strict protocol, rules of engagement. the VC didn't, they did what ever worked and it worked well.

In order to defeat an enemy you can't handcuff yourself and give them an obvious advanatage. You must fight fire with fire, no matter how distasteful it is to the spineless jellyfish libs back home.