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by kvcrawford 4395 days ago
What's funny is that the Rules of Engagement for the US Army are a million times more strict than the local police force.

My buddy fought in the Battle of Wanat[1], and had to watch helplessly as insurgents moved into position with weapons, in plain view. He was not permitted to fire, unless fired upon.

I certainly wish the police would adopt that aspect of the military.

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Wanat