How incredibly brave are these Afghan women?

[sufrommich]

It just blows me away. Literally risking and losing their lives for a taste of freedom. The world is watching, I am so humbled by their courage.

http://kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/15/three-cheers-for-afghan-women/

[JitterbugPerfume]

1. It is so inspiring

and they are far more brave than I fear I would be.

[sufrommich]

2. Me too, Jitterbug. It's just astounding. nt

[Bucky]

3. When Bush redirected resources from fighting the Taliban to invading Iraq

...these are the people who paid for the difference.

[sufrommich]

4. Yep, I don't understand why there isn't an international effort

to stop the violence against these women. It should be treated like South Africa was during apartheid.

[Chulanowa]

8. South Africa had a government

South Africa had commerce, international relations, alliances, treaties, connections, all of that. Knuckling them down for Apartheid was simple - Cut those ties, and watch them scramble to do whatever it takes to renew them.

Afghanistan is a different beast. It has none of those perks, and sadly, offering them as incentive won't work - People are more prone to avoid hurt than to seek comfort - so once hurt is no longer an issue, there's really not much you can do.

[cali]

5. They are amazing. And I'm so frightened for them. n/t

[sufrommich]

6. I am too. An astounding act of courage that will most likely

cost many their lives.

[Mr. Black]

7. Have the staying power

I just hope that the administration realizes that it will take
decades to change this environment.  Infrastructure (roads,
schools, central government, humanitarian support, etc.).  If
they only go in for a few years, nothing will change for these
women.

[katty]

9. yes, incredible courage

[derby378]

10. Afghan women, arm yourselves...

The only thing that will deter the average Taliban thug is someone more heavily armed than he is.

[roody]

11. Dr. King said, "A man is not free if he is afraid to die."