[AGAviator]

This is a war and soldiers aren't there to kiss and hug these people

These people are supposed to be our allies, get that through your head. Karzai is the Interim Afghan President and these people are his own tribesmen.

[Gurn]

These people are supposed to be our allies, get that through your head. Karzai is the Interim Afghan President and these people are his own tribesmen.

I take it back. You're not insane. You're an idiot. Ever wear the uniform, Alice?

[fsileeco]

These people are supposed to be our allies....
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"Supposed" is the operative word. I for one do not feel lucky around Persian/Mede/Arab types and so I have no problem with the means described above to keep them subdued.