Canada has played a very important role in Afghanistan since the first attack of 9/11. We understand that this country has been burning money since the beginning of its involvement in Afghanistan. However, it is worth it to help this country. If we think cautiously, their only way to survive is to produce opium, which is a plant used to produce heroin, an illegal drug. We, Canadians, shouldn't just sit here and watch the Afghans die from hunger. We should help them until they're able to fight alone without the need of other countries across the world. In my opinion, if Canadians decide to withdraw, it is impossible for the Afghans to win the war. Their only chance would be joining the Taliban. Therefore, if this ever happens, the situation can be extremely dangerous because the Taliban might be a threat for western countries. Later, we won't be able to guarantee future world peace and security if we don't do something about it now. The circumstances in Afghanistan might not look that serious, but if we take a deeper look, very soon, it could be a disaster if we don't think warily. To conclude, we, Canadians, want our troops to succeed and to return home safely. What would be the point on withdrawing now given that we have already invested so much effort and so many ressources and lives? What about our soldiers who sacrifice their lives for the success of this mission? And now some people are saying that we should retreat... We have to stay.
Eric Vuong
Main source: Colin Kenny, Chair (2007) Canada in Afghanistan: Taking a Hard Look at a Hard Mission Retrieved November 25th 2009.
Web Site: http://www.parl.gc.ca/39/1/parlbus/commbus/senate/com-e/defe-e/rep-e/repfeb07-e.pdf
Other links:
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2009/02/10/f-afghanistan.html
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102984398
Nice article !
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