Comments on: Should UK troops leave Afghanistan?

By: georgia

georgia — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:45:30 +0000

I think all the british troops should all come home from afghanistan because it is making even more trouble them being out there, they shouldnt of even went there in the first place.Please bring them back they have been there to long now. I wish there was no wars anymore and all the men/ladys would come home safe to there familys they have done more than enough for us!They deserve more than that!!!!

By: Mahesh

Mahesh — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:15:21 +0000

Train the Iraqi security forces to support themselves and get out of Iraq. Provide them with air cover and logistics if required. Afghanistan is a different story. Its geography requires a strong presence of international troops in order to mop up weapons and convince warlords to align with the Kabul government. Continuous air support should be provided and the requested number of troops should be deployed. Aid the government with civil constructions of roads and bridges which will enable ground level communication. This will also employ locals who otherwise have to turn to the Taliban for employment.

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:43:51 +0000

Oil is involved in the Afghan invasion. There is oil in the old ’stans of the USSR. To get it to a deep water Pacific port a pipeline through Afghanistan is the only way. This is the only reason Obama is wanting to increase troops.

As long ago as the 90’s Unocal was duchessing the Taliban in Texas. However, the Taliban could not guarantee the safety of the pipeline. So the Taliban had to go. This is an ongoing struggle of the US to safeguard their oil interests in the region. They can’t sell to Russia or Europe. Their only market in that area is the Pacific rim.

There are three reasons why UK and Australian troops are deployed in Afghanistan, oil, oil and oil!!!

By: Sid Holder

Sid Holder — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:27:19 +0000

Alexander the Great left Afghanistan
The Romans left Afghanistan
The British Empire left Afghanistan
The USSR left Afghanistan
George Bush didn’t
Learn !

By: Virginia

Virginia — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:44:06 +0000

I think our brave boys should come home, why are they fighting a war they can never win?

By: Keith Gorman

Keith Gorman — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:48:07 +0000

No we must not leave. However, do feel that our troops need to have the best equipment for the work they have to do. This includes more helicoptors, better transport - including armour - and total tax exemption while in the field plus the best medical and health care upon their return to the UK - any treatment they require needs to be given the highest priority without regard to cost or the needs of ordinary NHS clients.

Our nation has a job to finish and no matter how long it takes finish we must but let us ensure that our troops are the best equiped and best supported.

By: Stacka

Stacka — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:05:18 +0000

We are there to prevent Al-Qaeda flourish with a safe haven by the Taliban.

We are also there by request of the Afgan government as part of a UN force. This is a worthy cause, no oil, no minerals. But to prevent terrorism from being harboured in the country.

If we don’t restrain the Taliban now we will never. Also if we pull out now, the devastation and human toll to the Afgahn people will on a major scale, and we will have let them down for no good reason other than we are running scared!
Things like this will happen every day http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_a sia/7747621.stm

That will mean our Soldiers and can I add Aid workers will have died for nothing. You may be able to turn your back in fear…but I and many fellow soldiers will not.

We went to do a job, a UN job….and we will not give up and lot our people give there lives for nothing.

By: Di

Di — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:20:05 +0000

yes i agree bring our boys home, theres been to many deaths, we will never win

By: Bryan Stewart

Bryan Stewart — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:01:14 +0000

8,000 troops? The question should be when will Britian deploy their share. We know the French are wimps and don’t expect help from them or Germany, but I would think Britian understands what will happen if the everyone withdraws. The U.S. will not withdraw and will finish the job once again. When will Europe realize that being passive and sticking your head in the sand only gives the enemy time to build up and get stronger.

By: roy oaten

roy oaten — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:40:16 +0000

I guess this has been asked a dozen times before but,,,,,, What are we doing there?? surley there are good enough reasons already to get out now.. The French have tried , so have we a century ago ( at the cost of many lives) and even the Russians were badly defeated. We must stop meddling. There surly are no valid reasons why good hounerable servicemen and women should be put in the line of fire. Is there anything that comes out of Afhganistan apart for the opium. Or, is it that we , the britsh are the main users and buyers??? It seems to get onto the streets in the uk easier than prescrption medication. Can that be acceptable..