Comments on: Back in Afghanistan, ten years later

By: StevenRunc33

StevenRunc33 — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:44:47 +0000

Great narrative and pictures!! Overall a great piece of journalism!! I think that eventhough US got stuck in to Afghanistan for the wrong reasons, if NATO troops retreat within 2014 (deadline), this will lead to the fall of the country to Taliban (once again)! I think that NATO forces should remain in the area, but implement a democratization of the country. President Karzai is a pupet and a corrupt leader. He cannot unite or inspire his people!!! There is a very interesting article here: http://telia.co.gr/blog/afghanistan-2014 -is-retreat-of-western-soldiers-feasible / demonstrating why this is wrong to retreat now from Afghanistan and leave the country to fall once again to terrorist hands.

By: bigd22

bigd22 — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 01:16:21 +0000

Same thing in Vietnam. Make a base and hold up inside. Dumb then and dumb now. The study showed we should have not established a base to squat in but stay out in the towns, villages, mountains. Just like the enemy does. That way the people see you and know you are there doing the job. In Vietnam we hid behind the walls and let the enemy have all the rest. Yes, fear was a very much part of it,same as now.

By: Whatsgoingon

Whatsgoingon — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:34:11 +0000

Great work! Sadly we are laying off teachers to support these “changes”. Take care and be safe.

By: amariani

amariani — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:51:49 +0000

Good narrative and great photos Erik. When do you come home? Be safe always. God Bless.

By: lauralcarlen

lauralcarlen — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:47:57 +0000

Thanks Erik for your tremendous risk in Afghanistan. I personally appreciate your time there, as you interacted, photographed and reported on the conditions of the life that my son, SPC Chris Carlen, at Bari Alai, is experiencing there. Your photos are incredible and again, I appreciate your work!! ~~ A Worried Mom

By: Isabel70

Isabel70 — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:11:48 +0000

nice read. indeed, where is the war going? so much deaths, so much destruction already took place. everyone, especially the innocent souls, deserves peace and a life devoid of fear.

By: mousa

mousa — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:50:16 +0000

dong great read, its good to see you back in one whole note

By: boycab

boycab — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:37:48 +0000

Dong, take care always, and for sure you know the rules, “dnt be a hero” will see you soon, God bless!

By: deadpan

deadpan — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:37:19 +0000

nice read and nicer photos if you can call photos from war zones nice. more power Eric and take care. Godspeed always.

By: Pamposh

Pamposh — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:15:55 +0000

Great pix, interesting narrative.