We have spent 20 years trying to put the Afghans in a position to defend themselves. It has not worked. I agree with the pull-out, which is the same thing Trump wanted to do.
It is apparent from Google that there have been efforts made to recover this Navy veteran. Obviously, those efforts should continue but at the same time, it is time for America to leave IMO. As our pullout approaches, we will see more reports of Taliban progress and the horrors to come. Part of that, like this man’s family, is sincere but part is the perpetual war lobby making a last ditch effort to keep us there.
Finally, in terms of abandoning our friends over there, such as the translators, these people were fighting for their own country, not just to help us, and they were paid to do it. Since the war is not over for them, perhaps they want to keep fighting. Or perhaps they want to emigrate to a neighboring country such as Pakistan. I see no reason to bring them here.
If China tries to take over,it will be interesting to see who is tougher..China or the Taliban???