Clamping Down

To deal with the increased attacks on troops and other parties within Iraq, the US military is vowing to "get tough" in Baghdad.

Does "getting tough" include tying up women and children? How about arresting men for criticising the occupational authorities? Is there any wonder why the Iraqis are skeptical about US motives?

The three-month window has closed; the US military is likely getting the "Third Gulf War" it was warned about...