I am conflicted. I just plain do not know what to think about Canada's role in Afghanistan. Four more of our soldiers were killed today and frankly I am deepy saddened by the news. It brings tears to my eyes to think of these men and women dieing for our contry, the freedoms we enjoy, and the defensive of western civilization and way of life. I support our troops but I just don't know what think about the mission they are currently fighting to complete.

Now, I am not one to support cutting and running and frankly the NDP should be ashamed for adopting such a policy. It is a sure truth that if we were to soon leave Afghanistan there would at the very least be a civil war and that would make the possibility of a Taliban resurgence very real. A Taliban resuregence I feel would eventually create a backlash on the West through economic or military action on the part of a Taliban government.

Are we starting to destroy our reputation as peacemakers? We are not creating peace, our intentions may be as genuine as pure snow but that doesn't make things right. I don't want out soldiers dying in vain, to die to earn the respect of the people of Afghanistan and yet destroy that respect by being seen as intruders and war mongers. How angry were we when there was talk of allowing American troops over our border without permission in case of an emergency. How do you think some of the people of Afghanistan feel? Are we making things worse or better...I really don't.

I have little to know answers on this whole subject, but I will always support our troops. I also must say thank God we didn't follow the Americans into Iraq. I wasn't a big fan of Paul Martin and his government but I am very thankful he made the firm stance to go against the Americans.

What a mess our world has been thrown into since 9/11. Personally, I feel we must gain the trust of our Arab brothers and sisters...but how?