Posted on 01/31/2005 1:13:19 PM PST by mdittmar
I'm saying that although the new government might not be what you or I would pick, it's a helluva lot better than the Taliban - especially for females.
Agreed 101%. But that will shortly (in relative terms) change, CC.
The "New Constitution* has opened the doors for the horror of sharia law.
Of which there are many variations worldwide.
The people I saw and spoke to felt empowered by the power to choose during October's election. Once people have had a taste for freedom, well, it's a whole new world.
God bless you, CC. And thank you for your service to America. You were in Afghanistan? Why? What duty?
I did 3 tours in Nam - '69-'72 5th SF, 3rd Btn - and was spit upon, hit with tomatoes and eggs, and called baby killer as I came thru Okinawa and Honolulu, home.
So be it.
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