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We are fighting an insurgency. We have won militarily. No question.

Now the purpose of American troops is winning the peace and defeating the insurgency. Lowering ourselves to the methods of the insurgents only works against us in the long run. It is widely known that winning an insurgency generally involves creating the economic and infastructure circumstances that makes the insurgency obsolete that wins. Continuing down the path you suggest only creates new insurgents and solidifies thier support, in community and economic support.