President Obama has now made a distinction between al-Qaeda and the Taliban.
The Taliban is okay--and al-Qaeda is not okay.
In March, President Obama stated, "al Qaeda is actively planning attacks on the United States homeland from its safe haven in Pakistan. And if the Afghan government falls to the Taliban — or allows al Qaeda to go unchallenged — that country will again be a base for terrorists who want to kill as many of our people as they possibly can.”
Now, in contrast, the Taliban has "a role...in Afghanistan's future," says Mr. Obama.
According to administration officials, this may mean giving parts of Afghanistan up to Taliban control, or letting Taliban have a role in the central government.
This, despite the recent terrorist activities of the Taliban, which takes responsibility for the bombing of the Indian Embassy in the Afghan capital of Kabul, killing 17 and wounding 76.
And the known relationship between al-Qaeda and the Taliban.
From Fox News, (Secretary of State) "Clinton believes the Taliban and Al Qaeda are both a threat and the U.S. is fighting the whole idea of killing in the name of religious extremism.”
What are General McChrystal's plans for Afghanistan? What is the best strategy for America's security? Is letting terrorists take over Afghanistan the soundest goal--or is it just expedient because fellow Democrats are opposed to more troops?
I'm not sure--but I'm pretty sure that getting in bed with the Taliban is not the best way to ensure our safety.
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