What we don't need is another Bay of Pigs Fiasco. Setting up the local friendlies to fail would be worse IMO than doing nothing. If we are going to do this, then we are going to do this right.

I think its a great idea to get the help of the local anti-Taliban movement. We will need all the help we can get. I too hold Larry's concern about how good the replacement government will be, but it can't get much worse than the Taliban. If we help them, then when they rule they will likely encourage more pro-western ideals, then we can start feeding and clothing the poor afghanis as well to try and change minds by actions. Besides they're asking for our help.

-Steve G.