US Marines said their ability to fight back has been tightly constrained by strict new rules of engagement that make their task more difficult and dangerous. Under the rules, troops cannot fire at people unless they commit a hostile act or show intent.

What a concept!

“It’s hard to fight a war like this,” he said. “They’re using our rules of engagement against us.”

Complain to the UN. Oh, that's right, you just invaded a country on your own. Not just any country, but the graveyard of Empires. They're using your planes against you. So you worry about your rules?

Folly not even seen by the author http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/afghanistan/article7028205.ece