[drt1]

"But Indonesian officials have also been reluctant to let the Marines come ashore with their weapons because of the image that might project.

There you have it - Form over substance. I for one am concerned that, in the role of providing assistance, our troops are sitting ducks for any Muslim nut case who wants to cause a BIG problem. I saw pictures of our troops handing out relief supplies to "Victims" who were wear Usama shirts! Go figure.

[Centurion2000]

I for one am concerned that, in the role of providing assistance, our troops are sitting ducks for any Muslim nut case who wants to cause a BIG problem

You got that right. Someone in Al-Queda will read this or learn the news and think .. "Hey, perfect opportunity to take a sqaud of Marines and behead them"