6Gill,
I appreciate your point. I will state, for the record, that we are not, as a Nation, nor am I, as an individual, at war with either Arabs, or Muslims in general. We are, however, solidly at war with the Islamo-fascists, even as they are with us, and with their own people in several countries.
I believe in helping the people of any nation, be they Christian, Muslim, or Jew, to achieve the rule of a peaceful and safe democracy.
The Special Forces, and the Special Operations Groups in general, have been the best arm of democracy in that respect. They have the ability to mingle with the people, and to help them help themselves; sort of a "Peace Corps---with teeth"! Of course, SOG trooopers wearing part of, or all of the native dress is a tradition both of respect, and disguise, that goes back a long way in history.
None the less, in the context in which we find it here on the Board, based upon our recent national experience, it is still disturbing, to say the least.
BJD