[Maurice Johnson]

I agree with your perspective, and support the U.S effort.
But think about it.
In the last 150 years, Britain has twice undertaken major campaigns in Afganistan
Russia, a long and bloody war which they lost.
Now the U.S, and allies

The british ideology was to install and maintain colonialism
The russian, to install communism.
the U.S, to install individual liberty and freedom.
The country has nothing IMHO to offer to the world.
Three totally different reasons to be in someone elses country.
Why are we all there.
Don't get me wrong, I have nothing but the greatest respect for those who are in harm's way, but deep down, I have to scratch my head.