[Coop]

In other words, our job will get a lot more difficult and our tropps need to really keep the Taliban on the run now, because the moment we slack off, the Taliban will begin massacring villagers.

Given this area's history and love of weapons, I don't think these villages will be asking for nor expecting government protection. They'll likely handle it themselves.

[Candor7]

Given this area's history and love of weapons, I don't think these villages will be asking for nor expecting government protection. They'll likely handle it themselves. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I agree, but they are outgunned by RPG's and Mortars. Thats the problem, we can;t arm them either, it would continue the post Taliban cycle of violence. All we can do is pour it on, and I hope our troops have the numbers and equipment to do so. If the USA and Pakistan enter a nuclear treaty, the Quetta based support for the Talibanis will likely dry up, if not, the PPLR will have to kick some serious ass.No choice.