re: The distraction begins
As I have said elsewhere, the issue is a real one. The point I'm making is that the media is using the issue solely as a political weapon, and frankly, has no real interest in the improved ability of the military to fight the war.
It's also irritating to see an issue that has been raised and addressed for months now (discussed in the press conferences) being treated as though suddenly an armor shortage, totally unexpected by the administration, appeared this week.