Conservatives, who fought so hard against the feminist movement and women's rights from way, way back want to shove them down the throat of Third World countries, religious convictions be damned.

(This is a bit like Social Security - tried to prevent the party, came late, and then act like hosts.)

The Afghan women seen in schools, or on TV speaking English and rejoicing in the overthrow of the Taliban are only in the larger cities and generally have Western-educated parents.

The average Afghan, male or female, wants to be left the hell alone to live their life. Ain't interested in your conservative ideas, my liberal ideas, or GWB's Daddy's pride or oil.

Arf