Some Question the Purpose of War in Afghanistan

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I live in norway, no censure that I know of. The reason is that I am sick of hearing about solders dying without any purpose other than "I,m write- and you`re wrong "speech" ! What happens if Bin Laden and other threats are found and neutraliezed? Fact of the matter is "A deal has to be made", or the western world will lose! Why? Holy war is for polititions and leaders in the western world(oil-economy)! Other side- do or die- no way out! Believe in 1 religion, 1 only+ die if chosen! How can you win A war if rules are so different? Sorry, make A deal or lose! The western world is too civilized compared to the east! Thats the biggest problem!

jerry of OR 5:23PM June 28, 2010

No purpose or gain can be found regarding the war against Afghanistan or Iraq ... at least not on the internet/newspapers/tv. I found many timelines and issues regarding cost, but nothing regarding purpose. I think most of us know what we are buying when we go shopping. It's time to ask the U.S. government for a receipt. The only thing I noticed that might be considered an ROI was a spike in hiring in Haliburton for remote sensing positions following the beginning of the Afghan War. On a plus, I could see that the Iraq war might allow the building of Military bases and control of Sea Ports closer to Iran Oil Reserves (much better numbers than U.S. Oil Reserves). Got to love horizontal drilling.

John Jones of DE 3:02PM March 09, 2010

In light of all that has happened since the afgan war and iraq invasion one has to wonder where we're headed. There was a time when even though oppressed by these united states, i was proud of my country. now i constantly question its motives abroad. We should get the hell out and leave those people alone.We say we're a Christian nation..we think we're right.what if we are wrong?

tunnie neal of IN 11:18PM October 27, 2009

Is this war drug related?

quintin patterson of NC 6:51PM October 27, 2009

i am totally confused.how will we benifit as a nation,to continually fight these people?it appeares that it has been decided that their government is corrupt,perhaps we made a mistake!Can we afford this wasr?if i was the president i think i would start with drawing,like i said i am not shure what is going on.

edward waters of NM 6:48PM October 27, 2009