Sometimes, hours and days is far too long.
You could ask Ambassador Stevens, but he's dead because military assets weren't on scene.
Really? apples and oranges. a small group of highly mobile, heavily armed people can't be picked up via satellite recon.....but a mobilization against another country can.....but you knew that, didn't you?
Give it up....Besides, I never said we shouldn't have troops there.....but perhaps the host governments should reimburse us for the expense of protecting their asses during peacetime....I have no problem helping a friend in need....but it's been.....what? 53-54 years since WWII? The Cold War has been over since the late 80's? Perhaps it's time we stop or at least lessen the subsidization of other countries' defense needs.