tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post1348114295585994702..comments2023-11-02T04:53:05.386-05:00Comments on kc bob: Afghanistan: Why Are We There?kc bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-59601734330748933692009-11-03T22:55:08.344-06:002009-11-03T22:55:08.344-06:00I agree that 3rd world countries will continue to ...I agree that 3rd world countries will continue to supply drugs to the US as long as there is a demand for them or until the poor in those countries have an alternative way to make money. Ten percent of the Afghan population is involved in growing poppy which represents one-third of their GNP. Until Afghans have an equal alternative to the poppy they will continue as they are today.<br /><br />We should not continue to fight a war only to honor those that have died already by condemning more soldiers to death or disability.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11832376808513132553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-16772117496210151652009-11-03T18:58:20.274-06:002009-11-03T18:58:20.274-06:00In a sense I agree with you John.. peace and secur...In a sense I agree with you John.. peace and security are great goals.. but I think that it would take too much American money and lives to achieve peace in these areas that have been fighting tribal wars for many many years. <br /><br />Generally speaking I think that Americans are not willing to sacrifice any more for these countries - just ask them if they would support a national draft to support wars in these countries.kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-59631194718869505822009-11-03T18:48:54.209-06:002009-11-03T18:48:54.209-06:00In my opinion (which is all I am stating) is that ...In my opinion (which is all I am stating) is that the US needs to complete this mission (war in Afghanistan) successfully and contribute enough resources in our efforts to bring stability to the country. I do not want to confuse stability with a western style democracy. I think we now owe the people of Afghanistan safety, security, a stable government and stable economy so the country can live in peace.<br /><br />If the US pulls our of Iraq and Afghanistan without being able to implement peace, security, etc., then the rest of the world will not be able to trust us in any future endeavor. We need to complete what we start but think in serious detail and have a complete plan before starting anything - especially a war.jdhTravelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142081956212990044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-70438100694218281702009-11-03T18:39:20.786-06:002009-11-03T18:39:20.786-06:00What is the end result that would honor "thos...What is the end result that would honor "those who have given their lives there already" Shane? And how many more lives would have to be given to achieve that result? Perhaps in a quest to honor the fallen we dishonor those who are living and fighting?kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-19203290443296780292009-11-03T18:32:41.743-06:002009-11-03T18:32:41.743-06:00Well, one person's opinion. And I'll resp...Well, one person's opinion. And I'll respect that, but there are people who were or are there saying opposite things.<br /><br />It is complex. I guess my feeling is either we do what we need to do to complete the mission successfully or we pull out.<br /><br />I personally think pulling out now without a stable government we'll see Afghanistan devolve back to a pre-9/11 state. That would dishonor those who have given their lives there already.Shane Vander Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148737191721551327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-82761202211503008922009-11-03T17:56:24.162-06:002009-11-03T17:56:24.162-06:00Unfortunately for the US the wars in Iraq and Afgh...Unfortunately for the US the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were essentially impossible to win from the beginning because of the administration's views on military strategy and the amount of resources and the resolve it would take to accomplish a victory. I believe that when we first went into Iraq, we did so with virtually no understanding of the situation and the resolve it would take to win.<br /><br />As far as the war on drugs, it can be won only on our home soil. If Americans simply choose to not use drugs, the "war" is over. If we Americans do not have the resolve to refrain from drugs, the war is not winnable.jdhTravelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142081956212990044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-63114402552078791822009-11-03T08:50:35.809-06:002009-11-03T08:50:35.809-06:00Thanks for sharing that Barbara. It does seem that...Thanks for sharing that Barbara. It does seem that our government has abandoned the war of drugs. Like you I have been impacted by teen usage of drugs. What do you think we should be doing with countries like Afghanistan? Any ideas you have about waging the war on drugs? Gotta admit I don't have any ideas.kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-24756281589594416922009-11-02T23:12:53.699-06:002009-11-02T23:12:53.699-06:00Don't even get me started on this topic....
O...Don't even get me started on this topic....<br /><br />Ok I will say one thing: 70% of the USA's heroin comes from Afghanistan. There is no "WAR ON DRUGS" because our govt. doesn't see to care the we are losing millions of young people to addiction, not just to death but to jail or a life of uselessness.Bar L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11100008292699584336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749955731953911627.post-26732156146131831672009-11-02T15:02:03.918-06:002009-11-02T15:02:03.918-06:00General McChrystal was addressing "how" ...General McChrystal was addressing "how" when he asked for more troops. His request shouldn't impact President Obama when he answers whether we should stay in Afghanistan. <br />I think the majority of Americans want the US to pull out but their reason(s) for doing so aren't as well informed as the officer who just resigned. I suspect that most Americans want to pull out because they don't think that we can win this "war" or its not worth the cost. Those who think we should stay may only be interested avoiding a military defeat. <br /><br />I supported our action in Afghanistan because I thought we should and could destroy bin Laden. I also thought the Afghans deserved to be free of the Taliban. Bin Laden has escaped Afghanistan and our forces. We gave up the chase to "free" Iraq. As for freeing the Afghans of the Taliban, I'm sure that I didn't understand the politics of Afghanistan. <br /><br />President Obama will take a lot of heat whether we stay or not. I don't think that impacts his decision, so I don't know why he thinks we should stay.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11832376808513132553noreply@blogger.com