Quote Originally Posted by Lemur View Post
We actually did that to one of the Al Qaeda leaders early in the GWoT. Unfortunately, I'm having a hell of a time finding a web-friendly source that recounts the info, and I can't be bothered to go back to the library and re-find the book that details it, so you're going to have to make do with my memory.

We captured one of the AQ lieutenants early in the GWoT, and among other things we threatened to kill his children, whom we had in custody. He responded that if we killed them they would join Allah, so go right ahead.

Stalemate. There's nowhere to escalate once you've threatened a man's children with harm and he has called your bluff.

If I can find a web-friendly version of this info, I'll post a link. I curse books and their static text, their un-indexed knowledge and their inability to be read by Firefox!
Thats when you move onto disfigurement. These soldiers really should take a page at of the Texas Rangers book.

When you intimidate those Meskins YOU INTIMIDATE THOSE MESKINS.