And to think our politicians were engaged in a piss up trying to snatch power to become Prime Minister while these boys gave it all fighting for our Democratic rights.

Back to reality.

God bless them. May their deaths be not in vain.

-- Edited by 73SC at 18:42, 2008-12-05

It is complicated but it has to do with blowing up the World Trade Center and eliminating the breeding ground of terrorism add in the fact that women and children have no rights whatsoever under the Taliban. We are fighting to provide hope for future generations of women and young girls who are denied any education or freedoms. Our boys are trying to train Afghan soliders to be able to provided their own security over the Taliban and protect a democratic government.

Russia was engaged in an Imperial War, we are trying to help them get self government and freedom. It is also important to note that no serious terrorist threats have been committed on North American soil since we went in there, not a coincidence. Bush had it all wrong as we know, the Taliban is the real enemy not Iraq. Obama has pledged to increase US troops to 20,000 in Afghanistan once he is in office so once that happens all hell is going to break loose over there.

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Why are we in Afghanistan anyways?? Not to deter from our fallen, but Russia was in there for years and couldn't do anything, but retreat.

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        Ray has a good answer... Many wondered why U.S. didnt go there to rid the world of the terriorists... It wont be the end of the blood

Thanks Ray
If only the Canadian Gov't could supply the soldier with armoured vehicles.

I agree, eeluddy, I've had one nephew who's completed 2 stints over there already. Like to think that his time and energy and that of all the others serving/served over there, and our prayers have been helpful to the people over there.