Prisoners

Submitted by Bruce Beatty (United States), Nov 11, 2006 at 17:42

Taking prisoners is the epitome of foolishness. It is extremely dangerous, as that little old lady has a kilo of C4 beneath her burqa.
They are always a political liability. No matter how they are housed, fed and cared for, opposition groups will insist they are mistreated.
They are expensive to imprison, requiring resources better used to fight the war.

We should advise our troops that promotions and medals are not awarded for taking prisoners.

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