Okay, so I guess I wanted to write this because I'm extremely disappointed in the public's opinion on how the war in Afghanistan is going right now. Public opinion is at an all time low, and I ponder to myself, WHY?
Obviously, it has been a long and arduous effort with little to show as of right now. Recently the US had an influential official resign his position because to him, "I have lost understanding of and confidence in the strategic purposes of the United States' presence in Afghanistan. I have doubts and reservations about our current strategy and planned future strategy, but my resignation is based not upon how we are pursuing this war, but why and to what end."
CNNArticle: http://www.cnn.com/2009/OPINION/10/28/rollins.war.resignations/index.html
This war is about the destruction of the "government" aka Taliban who allowed Al-Qaeda terrorists to plan their murderous activities against the United States and its citizens. The Taliban harbored the terrorists that attacked OUR country on 9/11/2001 in case you forgot. So to ask the question why, I answer, because they attacked us. It really is that simple.
Once toppled, the Taliban went into hiding mostly in the mountainous region on the Afghan/Pakistani border where they waged and continue to wage guerilla warfare. This type of fighting has proven to be extremely successful in the past because it does not concentrate on large battles, but on the strategy of indefinite timing, precision, and wear. This war has been waging for the past 8 years, and so far, we have little to show. However, it doesn't mean we should give up. That's exactly what they want us to do, but in order to succeed, we must keep pushing forward, no matter how slow or difficult.
To get directly to the point
- The Taliban are an evil force who gave safe haven to those responsible for 9/11
- They deny basic human rights in ruthless and unforgiving manners. Why should we be so forgiving? Why should the fact that this war has been waging for 8 years change our stance?
- When you are attacked, you fight back. Crimes of this nature deserve justice and a righteous response.
- This was never a war that was going to be "easy"
- There needs to be a comprehensive change in strategy
- Just because this has taken longer than expected does not mean it's not worth fighting
- If you really support our troops, then you should also support the mission they are fighting for. Our opinion really does mean something to them. The moral among troops increases and falls with public opinion in regards to the battles they fight.
- Remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when you first heard of what happened on 9/11
- Remember how you felt that day
- If you love our country you know that you never want to feel that way ever again
- If you disagree with what I'm saying, then please answer this 1 question for me. Why was this war so popular to begin with but now we can't stomach it?
"An invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men." - Thomas Fuller
Lets help give our troops this determination
This is a "note" I made on facebook well before I decided to enlist. Maybe it will help some of you understand my thought process and why I believe in our mission.
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