Aggressive tactics will get the U.S. Nowhere

In guerrilla warfare, more so than set piece battles among conventional armies, winning popular support in the target country and retaining it at home is vital.

Agressive tactics, such as those noted by Keith, are not only immoral, but ineffective. The U.S. government would be better off if it said:"Yes, we screwed up and hit a wedding party. We're very sorry and we'll compensate the victims." But in government, used to dealing with people on the basis of coercion, the hope that it would take this approach is a fantasy

The British have much experience in fighting guerilla warfare against the IRA and should be listened to.

But too late now, the war is over. The Bush administration has failed to gain the support of Iraqis and lost support at home.

Let's allow true Iraqi self-determination (which will probably end up in a loose confederation or a partition, declare victory and leave. It's Bush's only hope for reelection (not that I want this dude reelected).