Reply #99: The whole world should be involved

[Marrah_G]

But at the same time Nato needs to continue to provide security, as do we, so the Afghani's can get back up on their feet. If all troops pull out then the Taliban will simply take back over by force. Shit, I would be very happy if it we could pull out complete and there were enough nato troops to do the job.

Again, I realize exactly how much my country has contributed to the suffering of the people there. It is something I am ashamed of as an American. But rather then pulling everyone out in January, I would like to see if Obama could help to turn things around there, to help fix some our past mistakes. We owe them that.

Just leaving means an absolute return to complete Taliban rule in a matter of weeks.

I agree with your post. I am trying to look at this from a positive viewpoint. Obama has an opportunity to make a real difference. He is not a *ush and I don't think he will approach the issue like a *ush. At least that is my hope. Maybe I am naive.