Afghanistan - Sense of DU [POLL]

[Prophet 451]

Just a quick poll to see what the denizens of DU think should be done with regard to Afghanistan.

[Cant trust em]

1. Choices one and two are probably the same thing. nt

[Prophet 451]

4. Unsure

I figured #1 was the "everyone leaves today" position so I figured it was better to include both.

[eleny]

2. #1 + k&r

[Ozymanithrax]

3. I support the Presidents Policy in Afghanistan...

I intend to vote for him in 2012.

[StopTheNeoCons]

10. +1

[CTyankee]

5. I am going to wait and see.

I am sincerely conflicted on this.

[Bobbieo]

6. Any idea how many opium/heroin addicts we have among our

troops in Afghanistan. We've all seen the poppies! What to do about the addicts? Just asking!!!!!

[CTyankee]

7. I'm sorry but I have missed your point.

What have I missed here? :shrug:

[Bobbieo]

9. How many of our troops in Afghanistan have become addicted to opium or heroin?

Poppies are the major crop over there. How many VietNam vets came home addicted to opium or heroin. Remember?

[CTyankee]

11. Yes, I get that. It's a good question and one that we should be aware of.

I don't have any information about addiction problems with the troops in Afghanistan or anywhere else for that matter. I will say that the problems ensuing from Vietnam might not be exactly the same with Afghanistan. But worth being watchful, indeed...

[C_Lawyer09]

13. It's a terrible question

Random drug testing is mandated. There is an extremely minute number of positive tests stateside, as well as in Afghanistan. In the first place, many whom have drug addictions or the propensity to use illegal drugs are screened out prior to enlistment. If not then, the initial training period which usually lasts for about 5-9 months, and then the unit urinalysis testing. This isn't taking into account the extremely different accountability security and leave and liberty procedures post vietnam.

[CTyankee]

14. THank you for the clarification. I was wondering about the comparison of the two wars.

I remember well the Vietnam conflict's problems, having lived through it as an adult. Glad you responded here so others can see this and not get wrapped around the axle on the issue. Too many other things to worry about...

[EFerrari]

8. Those poor people are going to have a helluva time when they come home.

:(

[C_Lawyer09]

12. There aren't any heroin addicts

Your question is very telling of your lack of information regarding Afghanistan and our military.