And Another Example of Why We Are Not Winning in Iraq

Remember, this is happening while the surge is surging (WaPo):

A sharp increase in mortar attacks on the Green Zone _ the one-time oasis of security in Iraq's turbulent capital _ has prompted the U.S. Embassy to issue a strict new order telling all employees to wear flak vests and helmets while in unprotected buildings or whenever they are outside.

Credit to: Editorials from Hell's Daily Leading Newspaper.