Walmart Greeter said:
No one should disagree with you on this.
However, I think what most observe is...
The Captain, in command of his platoon, was hopelessly lost in the jungle. All around him he could feel the enemy closing in. He followed behind the column of soldiers not wanting to be exposed to the same kind of sacrifice they may ultimately face. Sending orders forward, he led them into one misdirection after another.
He'd lost nearly half his squad already. The story which won't be told is most of his men were lost to friendly fire. And the friendly fire came from the weapon in his own hands. A weapon, which he couldn't seem to aim and operate properly.
Suddenly a shot rings out from a sniper's bullet and the Captain again goes into action. He holds the trigger down spraying bullets in every directing killing more of his own men. But at last one bullet strikes a true enemy who exposes himself. The squad erupts in cheer. His soldiers stood up to show their pride in their leader. The Captain is a hero. He's finally done something right they cheer. He should be given a medal, one yells.
Now, where were we? Oh yes... We're lost in the jungle surrounded by enemy! And the Captain still hasn't shown us a way out. And he still walks to our rear with a loaded gun, he hasn't proved he knows how to operate.
