WE should not negotiate with the Taliban.

WE should not be negotiating with the Taliban at all! We should bring our troops home immediately.

WE should have discussions, later, with whatever government the Afghans are able to establish of their own initiative, if we so choose and if they are so willing.

Does anyone remember why we are there in the first place? Canada should not be picking sides in a civil war.

We remain in Afghanistan for VERY dubious reasons. Let's invade the Amazon, too. I'm sure all kinds of human rights are being violated there!

We, and all nations claiming to be superior and enlightened, need only lead by example. Surely other less enlightened nations will simply evolve toward our example at a rate as best they are capable, if our way is the best way (for them). But they must be left free to do so.

Foreign-directed imposition of immediate enlightenment is, of course, a recipe for disaster. Do we never learn?

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