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Tracy · 03-16-2004, 01:21

Thoughts?

Hmmm... How's this : "Only YOU can prevent forests!"

Overall, I think will be ineffective. The purpose of defoliation is to establish a barrier to prevent or restrict movement by denying concealment. In this case, it also denies resources used by narcoterrorists.

A basic military tenet of obstacle emplacement is that an obstacle must be placed under continuous observation and covered by fire. This prevents the enemy from defeating or breaching the obstacle.

Sure, we have the technology; but do we (collectively) have the will, patience and resources to follow through? No, we don't. Our efforts would be better served by winning the hearts and minds, develop relationships, sneak in on foot, and pound on the bad guys until the survivors quit.

03-16-2004, 01:21	#2
Tracy Asset Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 8	Thoughts? Hmmm... How's this : "Only YOU can prevent forests!" Overall, I think will be ineffective. The purpose of defoliation is to establish a barrier to prevent or restrict movement by denying concealment. In this case, it also denies resources used by narcoterrorists. A basic military tenet of obstacle emplacement is that an obstacle must be placed under continuous observation and covered by fire. This prevents the enemy from defeating or breaching the obstacle. Sure, we have the technology; but do we (collectively) have the will, patience and resources to follow through? No, we don't. Our efforts would be better served by winning the hearts and minds, develop relationships, sneak in on foot, and pound on the bad guys until the survivors quit. Last edited by Tracy; 03-16-2004 at 01:24.
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