Despite their good intentions, Marines like Nick Xiarhos will always be seen as invaders in this ancient land. This ideology stands in direct contrast to the Pentagon's program to win the "hearts and minds" of the people. The Afghani tribes answer only to the power of the sword. Afghanistan is not a country at all, but a collection of tribes that have known only oppression (especially toward women) and warfare. It is safe to say however that there will be no Good Friday Peace Accord in the Taliban's future. One can imagine an even longer, more drawn out policing operation similar too Britain's deployment to Northern Ireland with ten times the terrain to cover. It appears the Obama administration is content to contain the Taliban and by extension Al Qaeda. What exactly the mission is is no longer clearly defined - and that confusion will no doubt put more U.S. "He believed in his mission," his proud, but heartbroken father told reporters.
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