17 March 2005
The Devastating Effects of Unpreparedness
Lack of preparation has been the symbol of the wrong-headedness of the U.S. administration’s Iraq invasion. It was first recognized by opponents of the policy when it became clear that the resistance of the “insurgents” to the subsequent occupation had not been anticipated.
The devastating demand that the invasion had made on unprepared reserve and National Guard soldiers is a second result of this myopia. Not only has the invasion required longer and personally more disruptive interruptions in the lives of financially struggling “volunteers.” It has placed unprofessional militiamen in positions of power and exploitation over Iraqi captives and bystanders.
Lack of preparation has been the symbol of the wrong-headedness of the U.S. administration’s Iraq invasion. It was first recognized by opponents of the policy when it became clear that the resistance of the “insurgents” to the subsequent occupation had not been anticipated.
The devastating demand that the invasion had made on unprepared reserve and National Guard soldiers is a second result of this myopia. Not only has the invasion required longer and personally more disruptive interruptions in the lives of financially struggling “volunteers.” It has placed unprofessional militiamen in positions of power and exploitation over Iraqi captives and bystanders.
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