An Open Letter to President Obama: A Call for Negotiation and Withdrawal

Submitted by Anna on Mon, 12/13/2010 - 11:44

Afghanistan Call to Reason
December 13, 2010

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Published by Afghanistan Call to Reason. See related: Afghans Overwhelmingly Want US Troops Out—and Soon

Mr. President,

We have been engaged and working inside Afghanistan, some of us for decades, as academics, experts and members of non-governmental organizations. Today we are deeply worried about the current course of the war and the lack of credible scenarios for the future. The cost of the war is now over $120 billion per year for the United States alone. This is unsustainable in the long run. In addition, human losses are increasing. Over 680 soldiers from the international coalition—along with hundreds of Afghans—have died this year in Afghanistan, and the year is not yet over. We appeal to you to use the unparalleled resources and influence which the United States now brings to bear in Afghanistan to achieve that longed-for peace.

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