Well, as we have been told time and time again, this is a very different kind of war. In this example, a functioning constitutionally elected government remaining, while not a surrender, presents direct evidence of loss.
I see merit in specific punishment for specific action but one must take note that the Israelis have done this same thing for a long time and the media just has a field day with it.
I'm Just sayin that what actually constitutes victory in this fight is very different from what history would consider victory in past wars.
"and the media just has a field day with it."
Whats your point?. Kidding. It should be noted that Israel has existed against all odds, surrounded on all sides by thoses that would destroy it, by usings those tactics. Israel is THE press pariah. It is also a democracy with a reasonably high standard of living. So, so what? If lil ole Israel can take the hit from the media(as well as its enemies) and keep on chuggin then certainly the US can as well. IMHO copying Israel on a few things wouldnt hurt. El Al, Israel's commercial airline has never had a highjacking. We could start there.
"I'm Just sayin that what actually constitutes victory in this fight is very different from what history would consider victory in past wars."
No. Its no different. As Clausewitz said "War is a continuation of politics by other means" and politics is the art of getting your way(diplomacy is the art of getting as many peoples' way as possible). Nothing has changed. Victory will be getting our, the US's way, a stable , non belligerent govt and if possible some kind of democracy.