I hope the military has an exit strategy because with the economy not being stable getting stuck in Somalia could place us in a tight spot economically. I also pray the troops over there know what they are doing,fighting al shabaab wont be as easy as people tend to think. sure at first we will have them on the run, its the IED's and guerrilla tactics we should be scared of, people running at you with a bomb strapped to their chest, car bombs...hope we get out before dung hits the fan.
In my opinion, construction of a 700KM fence and patrols is a much safer and cheaper option(in the long run)than sending our troops huko ki-sparta.
The future belongs to those who prepare for it!