I find it difficult to comprehend that General Shinseki, with the level of training in planning he has received, would be so nearsighted as to not see what harm he is doing. I served as a grunt in a Ranger rifle platoon. As such, I was never privy to the planning of the big picture when it came to military operations. I was focused on my buddies, and my small objective. I find it hard to believe that General Shinseki has not realized that his plan has the ability to destroy the internal workings, and heritage, of one of the top units in the army today.
Rangers suffer casualties, it is part of the job.
If this policy comes to pass all Rangers will be casualties. The casualties that will result from the implementation of this policy are casualties which are unnecessary. The casualties that will result from General Shinsekis policy are casualties caused by friendly fire. The casualties caused by this policy, no matter what future reversals to General Shinsekis policy may happen, will always bear the scars of his friendly fire. The scars will be long and deep, and will bear witness to a decision made in haste and with lack of due respect.