YOU WIN SOME AND YOU LOSE SOME

YOU WIN SOME AND YOU LOSE SOME

            The U.S. army attacked Afghanistan on October 7th 2001 and on June 7th 2012 the war will be on its 104th month. After the tragedy in America on 9/11, the country has been on high security alert. Americans invaded Afghanistan with the intensions of winning a war on terror, capturing the infamous Osama Bin Laden and creating a democracy to ensure a safe and fair living for Afghan civilians. During this process, many Americans as well as Afghan civilians became unsure on what the victory is and if there could be one in this day and age. Some argue that the goals of the war are to far to reach and the cons of the war are weighing out the pros. Others feel the exact opposite. This controversy affects everyone in America, Afghanistan and their surrounding cities, its importance has no limits.

            In September, 46%  of people told Washington Post/ABC news poll that the war on terror was worth fighting. Some of the families of those lost on 9/11 would agree with this 46%. Some columnists such as ones in the Washington Post as well as the New York Times, write pro war columns agreeing with the continuation and belief of success of the war. Families and columnist are not alone. Politician John McCain backs these decisions as well. They feel that a victory could very much be taken as long as America sticks to its goals with their eyes wide open. A victory would mean safety in America, control and peace in Afghanistan. John McCain says it is a must to succeed in Afghanistan due to the violence and hatred from terrorist that led to the attack against our country. He also says in a special to CNN, "I believe that the fight in Afghanistan is critical to our national security. Our goals there are achievable and success is worth the continued sacrifice."

            It is time for the war in Afghanistan to come to an end. There is no victory in staying in a war that could take a life time. Yes we as a country endured an unforgettable tragedy on 9/11, but why add to more casualty. Since President Obama has been in office, there has been 1,188 U.S. military deaths in the Afghan war. Not only have we lost troops, but Afghan civilians are being killed as well. This is like sentencing an innocent man, woman or child to death. Robert Bales woke up one night and murdered sixteen Afghan civilians, nine which were children for reasons no one can explain. "Even Afghan President Hamid Karzai rebuffed President Obama's apology and proclaimed this act 'unforgiveable'" as stated by Ross Kaminsky in the article titled 'Massacre in Afghanistan: Proof the U.S. should leave?' How can we protect these people if we are killing them? Sometimes you can not change those of different decent, upbringing and culture. Andrew Sullivan at the Daily Beast states, "Our cultures are far to far apart to mesh and the more we insist on succeeding with an unwinnable transition, the deeper into the mire we go." The longer we try to force a way of living on their government, the more lives will be ended and the more hatred will grow. The price of war is in the billions and our economy is already down. This war is not worth bankrupsy and casualty. You lose some and you win some, this war is lost and victory has no face.

1. In USA Today: Afghanistan: Americas Longest War Rick Hampson states that the U.S. Army attacked Afghanistan on Oct. 7, 2001. On June 7th will complete its 104th month.

2.  "I believe that the fight in Afghanistan is critical to our national security. Our goals there are achievable and success is worth the continued sacrifice." -John McCain says on Oct. 28, 2009 to CNN

3. According to the Washington Post/ ABC News poll: In September 51% told them that the war was not "worth fighting", only 46% said it was.

4. Edwin Mora states '1,188 U.S. military deaths in Afghan war since Obama became president. (cnsnews.com)

5.  "Our cultures are far to far apart to mesh and the more we insist on succeeding with an unwinnable transition, the deeper into the mire we go." - Andrew Sullivan says in the Daily Beast.