On ABC World News today, Diane Sawyer did a special on the current dilemma of the war in Afghanistan. She interviewed, soon to be former, Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates. He noted some interesting points and below are some that I would like for you to consider as well.
One of the questions asked from Diane was are we winning this war and if we are not, then why risk the troops' lives. Robert Gates answered:
'Since WWII, we have not had a war with a declared victory... this is the phenomenon of modern warfare'.
Rather, what the US is seeking is a settlement from the middle east.
Another question asked was what there was to gain by staying in Afghanistan and Gates answered:
'The question is, what is the cost of failure'.
I hope this is good food for thoughts for you as well.
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