An unusually high profile reporting on the Taliban, has been given by a particular TV news channel. Unfortunately this must be giving the Taliban a huge public relations coup, and encouraging new sympathy and recruits from the Western World. They have enough recruits from surrounding Countries; more sympathy in Europe can only lead to more terrorism here. Seemingly, if this news is to be believed, a large supply of money is being provided by British mosques and community centres. The documentary/drama which was aired on TV last night concerning Prince Harry, will not help us, it may encourage militants in Britain.
The post 9/11 invasion of Afghanistan could be justified by some; I personally feel that pinpoint bombing of the so called “Al Qaeeda” training camps would have served the purpose, leading to fewer deaths on each side. I give 100% support to our dedicated and amazing troops out there. The move of Al Qaeeda training camps has now moved to other countries, and as a matter of concern, nearer to Britain and served better by air travel.
The Taliban ruled this desolate country in the coalition invasion of 2001, withdrew for a few years, and are now back stronger than ever; skilled in fighting the Russian invasion, using modern technology and gaining recruits and funds. Whole families are spying on the Western forces, possibly too frightened to disobey. They seem to have more hatred of Western invaders than they do of the extremely harsh Taliban regime.
If Western governments took troops and equipment out of Afghanistan, the Taliban would rule again with very little opposition, only fear. I am so very sympathetic to our most brave troops, women & men, and their families. The deaths and terrible injuries suffered; What is the Answer ???
