"Hector Le Castor" wrote:
"Jack" wrote:

Of course, they won't be that much different ten years from now
than they have ever been, probably, but they will be better off
than if we hadn't done what we are doing. And so will we.

You're absolutely right. Since the rule of Talibans ended, drug-related
agriculture has come back, offering them a unique chance of earning
a lot of money.
They're already better off now, thanks to drug-buying countries, that is
Western countries.

No prob. Under the new Afgham regime, it's OK with us if radical
Islamic fundamentalists cut off people's hands for growing poppies
(but we'll have to step in and draw the line if they cut off people's
hands simply for stealing bread like they used to under the oppressive
Taliban regime). Either way, it's never been much of a problem since
the vast majority of illegal drugs that the West consumes comes from
South America, not Afghanistan.

There's nothing better than free economy.

A free economy is just one aspect in the broad spectrum of American
civilization that makes the rest of the world green with envy.
American literature, philosophy, religion, education, politics and
military affairs reinforce the brilliance, the beauty, and the awesome
power of the United States of America.

Viva USA!