On Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:00:14 -0600, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:31:45 -0400, HK wrote:



I dunno, Vic. It seems when we use our brawn instead of our brains on
these failed states, we seem to make it easier for terrorists and despots.

A "failed state" is one that can freely harbor terrorists, pirates,
etc. Sometimes nothing works to instill order but brawn.
Using brains would mean getting the locals to use the brawn.
If you can, fine. But you'll still get blamed for the violence.

--Vic

Maybe we could offer them jobs - if we had any.