And dont forget those bastards at the State Department. Infx, I do feel for you guys. But media scrutiny and pressure, and certain sectors in our government are so worried about public relations it is affecting your ability to protect yourselves. That is wrong. If it were up to me I would reinstate hostilities officially and put you back on a war footing. That means shoot first, clean up later. These people (Iraqis) are idiots but they are not dumb. If they are coming at you with a weapon that is not emptied and not being held over thier heads, they are the enemy and should be put down. They should know better. Only Fox is reporting it anywhere near like you have described it.