Stark Article on What Afghanistan Faces if We Leave Too Soon

Time Magazine this week features a provocative photograph of a young woman who had her nose and ears sliced off by her own husband under the authority of the Taliban.

I continue to strongly support the President's policy in Afghanistan. This article underscores the need we have to continue our efforts there. Maybe we can't reshape Afghanistan the way we were able to mold Iraq. But we can at least make sure that the murderous likes of the Taliban are kept in check.

Leaving prematurely will have dire consequences. Want proof? Ask the South Vietnamese.