DISQUS

andyincolorado · 1 month ago

The only question left is, how many names go on the memorial?

BillWilliam · 1 month ago

So you think the Afghans will overthrow the Taliban and Al Qaeda? Like they did before September 11, 2001? Because they are mostly Muslim they feel obligated to follow the rule of the Muslim leaders. At one time Osama bin Laden was a national hero during the Russian war. Should we forget those people who died in the twin towers, the Pentagon and the Airliner in Pennsylvania. Does an attack on American soil by a foreign cult that was based in Afghanistan, and supported by that government at that time, mean nothing to you? There is a cost to being free. But we no longer care what free means and have no desire to "Pay" for it. You just listen to the enemy propaganda in Afghanistan. You deserve what you get with that attitude. You talk of "saving the people of Afghanistan" You can not take care of yourself, or even care for your neighbors. You call your neighbor in the foreclosed home a jerk for buying a home he could not afford. But the mortgage lender approved the loan confirming his ability to afford the home. Or did the lender have a motive in making a loan that could not be repaid? I have the facts. Yes, the lender lied. Look around at our former "Great" country? We did that! We cheered "no new taxes", "less business regulation". Now with less business regulation we still do not realise those regulations did not come from a vacuum or the mad dreams of FDR and before him Teddy Roosevelt. They came from a need, to survive. We have lost that will to survive and let our enemies continue their plan to dominate the world, and us, or kill us. That's what you want, then that's what you deserve. BillWilliam

Roni Taylor · 1 month ago

BillWilliam, your link between Afghanistan and Sept 11 is tenuous at best. I respect your memories of those who died that day, but they are not relevant here.

Even if they were, consider this: 2,993 people, including the hijackers, died in the attacks 11 September 2001.
As at 7 November 2009 there have been 1,443 coalition deaths and 5,317 - 8,109 civilians killed as a result of U.S-led military actions in Afghanistan since October 2001.

You ask: "Does an attack on American soil .. mean nothing to you?"
I look at the deaths in Afghanistan and answer: "I'm sorry, but no. It means nothing to me anymore."
It's been 8 years. Get over it. Bring the troops home.

Emily has posted a thoughtful article exploring thoughtful alternative solutions to the problems thoughtless people are using to justify a prolonged military occupation of a nation that's done them no wrong.

Thoughtful people deserve our respect, not your thoughtless rehashing of an old (and mostly racist) grudge.

My figures are from Wikipedia
Afghanistan casualties: http://bit.ly/3cwHFR
September 11 casualties: http://bit.ly/2CFJ7C