VIDEO: It’s time to Rethink Afghanistan
“Afghanistan needs troops–but it needs troops of doctors, troops of teachers, troops of Peace Corps volunteers, and troops of farmers to go and replant the fruit orchards.”
–Kavita Ramdas, President and CEO of Global Fund for Women
After Obama’s recent announcement that he will send more troops to Afghanistan, CODEPINK called on the Administration to instead send a surge in diplomacy and humanitarian aid while withdrawing all troops from Afghanistan.
Today, our friends at Brave New Foundation released this video, the first in a series called “Rethink Afghanistan” with this message:
“President Obama just committed 17,000 more soldiers to fight the war in Afghanistan. For me and the Brave New Foundation team, this decision raises scores of questions that must be addressed about troops, costs, overall mission, and exit strategy. Historically, it has been Congress’ duty to ask these questions in the form of oversight hearings that challenge policymakers, examine military spending, and educate the public. I invite you to sign the petition urging Senator John Kerry and Representative Howard Berman to hold congressional oversight hearings at once.”
Please take a moment to watch this first video in the series and sign the petition.
Tags: Afghanistan, Obama, War is SO over
February 27th, 2009 at 7:08 am
Why Obama not being challenged by Code Pink, for his decision to leave 50K troops in Iraq?
February 27th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Ok first of all, your condidering the opinion of a group that will put into play a very strict version of Islam. So why would he changes his mind about wanting to harm those that disagree with his religious views that all but make women second class citizans?
You will be viewed as western invaders and infadels againts “The one true faith”. If you send in aid workers in without protection they will be killed, or worse. Don’t believe me then go try and do a trip up there in the remote parts unarmed and see what happens.