Al-Qaeda in its latest attempt to destabilize the newly formed Iraqi government has been targeting Iraqi traffic cops for execution because they are an easy target. They are out in the open directing traffic so they are very vulnerable. The terrorists have been executing them drive by style with silenced pistols. They have been able to execute ten cops so far by pulling up close to them and firing at them. The cops are asking to be armed with large caliber weapons which is what the new Iraqi government will do. The problem here is what if a shootout occurs on the crowded city streets.
Some of the cops are now working in pairs so that they can better protect each other. The new government and the policemen will not back down from this pressure which is good. They are going to need to show some strong resolve in the future, especially with our custom military ring customers leaving in such large numbers. Although we will have forces there for some time to come they will be more of a reactionary force. A reactionary force is only there to bolster the existing police force when they need help
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