Take it or Leave it.

The War in Afghanistan has now surpassed Vietnam as the longest war in our history. Originally, we attacked in response to 9-11 and admittedly reduced our presence too early due to an obsession with Iraq. Adjustments in troop levels made by the Obama Administration have again embroiled us in a very serious conflict against a ruthless and unwavering enemy, the Taliban. However, officials of our Government will continue to insist that this is a War against Al Queda and we have been successful in eliminating much of their power structure. The reality, however, is that if we wish to call Afghanistan a true democratic partner, Al Queda cannot be the only enemy to defeat. Now we discover a vast array of natural resources in Afghanistan worth by some estimates a trillion dollars. The President is planning to reduce troop levels by next year and turn the conflict over to remaining NATO forces and the Afghanis themselves. This may sound great and I am no supporter of a protracted war, but we are laying our lives down in defense of Afghan reconstruction with not much to show for it. My plan is this, take and secure these resources for repayment for our loss of life and continued protection, or get out for good. It seems only fair to me. Where are you Americans for reason and truth?