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Old 04-13-2008
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Re: Surprising ratio of losses in Iraq
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Originally Posted by AdrienXII View Post
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Well, I was only suggesting using it on cadavers, for statistical purposes. I have of course no idea of the cost, or the difficulties it might involve. What I meant to say was, if the US really cared to know, it could probably be done.
Fair enough. I'd have to agree with that. And although it wouldn't be perfect it would at least be another tool in the toolbox.

But you bring up an additional interesting point:

Does the US really care to know?

Should success be measured by a body count?

Does it matter if were seeing 1:5 or 5:1 kill ratios if those ratios aren't leading to anything?
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