nmuse, the Army and Marine rules of engagement are built on a sound moral footing that also happens to coincide with international law. What you appear to be advocating is state terrorism, and would brand the US as one of the outlaw nations no better than our enemies. You will find little sympathy for your prescriptions among moral, thoughtful people anywhere, including the military. They would definitely not help us "win" anything, in Iraq or anywhere else.

I thought we were doing this for the Iraqis, at least in part.

The Liberals suck at war...

Not as bad as your Dear Leader does, obviously.