Why are our Armed Forces protecting the opium fields in Aphganistan.?
410072
The West has made a deal with all the warlords and drug czars (now called provincial premiers) in order to quieten the place down. \n\nUltimately, the US wants to secure the place so it can finish the construction of an oil pipe from the north through Afghanistan.\n\nA deal was made with the local chieftains in exchange for their support.
781763
I'm not sure what you are trying to really ask but I'll guess. During Russia's illegal invasion and attempted occupation of Afghanistan. The US and Pakistan did send advisors and aid to Afghanistan to assist the Mujaheddin insurgents? Even with the assistance Russia still killed over 2 million Afghan civilians and militia. But in the end Russia got their butts handed to them on a platter and kicked back across their border. Only difference between the movie and the real thing was it was the Afghan militia that kicked Russia's butt not a Hollywood actor with a speak impediment.
767865
Because the minute we pull out, there will be a power vacuum.  The only thing keeping power in the hands of the lawful government right now and not in the grasps of the Taliban, warlords or opium dealers is the presence of Coalition troops.\n\nWe withdraw, they fill that vacuum.  What little law and order has been established will crumble.  Back to square 1.  If we give them the tough love treatment, we'll once more be dealing with an enclave that still lives by a medieval ideology and will be a breeding ground for those elements that would seek to harm our interests abroad and at home.
1120601
There's no need to "hold down" Afghanistan. That was the whole point of working with the Northern Alliance and other friendly forces in the first place. The Afghan National Army does a lot of the fighting now, with NATO air support and special ops assistance. The ANA pins down Taliban fighters, and then they can be destroyed from the air. The warlords still have a lot of men under arms, but they just need to be bribed or be allowed to trade in opium. If fighting season gets too intense, then it's going to end come winter in any case.
374959
Because we’re waiting for the Pakistani’s to fire some of their warheads so that we can fire a few hundred back at them. After all we don’t want our nuclear weapons to become stale or loose their minty fresh scent. Plus we can then send out another few thousand troops for another future war in another country. Otherwise what would we have all those military contractors or military bases for? In short: because we want to maintain job security.
520230
What a load of old nonsense. The British Army is one of the smallest in the world and they consistently perform magnificently.\n\nYou are correct, we are not gung ho but that doesnt have much to do with being very very good.\n\nThe province you refer to is Helmand not Kelmand, and it is very dangerous but our guys will be up to the job don't you worry.\n\nAs for being beaten 100 years ago by the Afghans I don't really see how that is relevant as I don't belive that we are going to send any 100 year old soldiers over there.\n\nAnd by the way, when the Taleban revolted in that prison in Mazar Al Sarif and took the CIA guys hostage it was 6 British SBS special forces soldiers who led the force which defeated over 600 of them.\n\nWe kicked ass in the Falklands, Malaya, Borneo, Oman, Kosovo, Gulf War one (where most of our casualties came as a result of friendly fire from the U.S air force), Sierra Leone etc etc and with the exception of the gulf wars we did it alone and outgunned.
832868
To keep the People safe from their own government.
990251
There is a big difference between keeping the people informed of the governments activities and National Security.  Those who put our soldiers and nation at risk for the purpose of selling a newspapers are deplorable snakes.
1064285
Nothing. They're not the first nor will they be the last, unfortunately. One of the guys "Menchaca" is from my home-town. I'm very upset about it but what can the military do? They're following Bush's orders. To think it's all for the oil.
945937
We destroyed their military in the first Gulf War..... and are now helping them build a new military to protect their new democracy.\n\nWe built their militay to be the 4th largest/best in the world when they were at war with Iran for 8 yrs.  We have a way of training or future enemies.  :o)   \n\nBest Wishes,\n\nSue
645577
Its an Oil war. They want to control the Oil there and are doing all they can to make trouble in that country so that it does not become strong.
227030
They complain when our forces kill innocent civilians because they didn't ask for our help to begin with.  We show up acting like we're the answer to their prayers and then run around killing innocent people.  Can't imagine why their pissed.  Most people don't like to have their country invaded by a foreign nation.  The insurgents, on the other hand, are trying to get us to leave.  You don't complain to the enemy when people are killed by friendly fire.
667647
I really don't understand the question but if you mean are the pig scum only in Afghanistan .NO ..Them a*s holes are everywhere. And if you remember we gave Afghanistan the weapons to fight Russia now they are using them on us.Also remember we gave Iraq weapons to fight against Iran.
982173
Because we are fools to have let these dirty bastards screw us for\nso long. They have set up a military police state againist us. We are\nin deep trouble.
890086
To protect the world from terrorists.
1130366
PRESIDENT OF PAKISTAN GEN.PARVEZ SAID AND I QUOTE," NEVER IN THE HISTORY SO MUCH WAS STOLEN BY SO FEW."DONT YOU AGREE WITH HIM. LOOK AT BENAZEER SHE BAGGED MAY BE A BILLION ,THAT IS DOLLARS NOT RUPEES .GEN ZIA AND THE BOYS MAY BE 10 BILLION 2 BILLION ALONE FROM LOOTING OF BCCI BANK,HALF A BILLION SELLING ARMS TO IRAN UNDER THE TABLE.EVEN THE SERVANTS DRIVE MERCEDES BENZEZ AND SERVANTS HAVE SERVANTS.NEVER MIND YAHYA KHAN OR AYUB KHAN,THE SHIT HIT THE FAN AFTER RUSSIANS INVADED AFGANISTAN AND LEFT.THE TALIBAN TOOK OVER THE CULTIVATION OF OPIUM AND ISI BRASS TOOK OVER HEROIN.NOW THAT IS SERIOUS MONEY.MAY BE 10 BILLION A YEAR,OK NOW MAY BE LESS BECAUSE AMERICANS ARE THERE.THE ARMY BRASS COMES FROM BIG LAND OWNER FAMILIES WHY THEY WILL LEAVE ALL THIS TO MULLAH POLITICIANS WHEN THEY CAN HAVE IT WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM.THINK ABOUT IT!!!!!!!!
1133942
terrorism has to be fought. right now it is being fought in Iran and Afghanistan. someday it will be fought in  another country. that country could be right here in USA. yes, we are fighting it now, but not to the extent where we have solders dressed in fighting gear. you don't see tanks going up and down our streets. you don't hear gunfire and bombs going off around you.our troops are fighting to keep everyone free. they are also fighting to keep the WAR from coming onto our shores. and to all of our troops, no matter where you are, BLESS YOU.