The mission and target was Osama bin Ladin


	The mission and target was Osama bin Ladin

nedhamson1

9-22-2009 1:47 PM

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afghanistan, follies, peace, war

nedhamson1 says:

Do we need more troops in Afghanistan to capture Osama bin Ladin or to not allow him to re-establish a base in Afghanistan? I don't think so. Would it be nice to leave there with a democratic regime in place and economic development going forward? Sure but that's not reason enough for sendingin more troops or planning now on when the last US troops leave for home.

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