[Stacypettlerr]

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that is incorrect for the taliban regime was prematurely ended by the US. QUOTE]

I only saw the propaganda on British TV regarding the Taliban, so my views might well be wrong. But my impression was that they were trying to impliment the Shariah in all matters, stopping men from shaving or trimming their beards, punishing people for listening to music in the areas that they controlled. Yes they were still fighting a war and trying to establsih peace in many areas of Afghanistan, however had they not tried to force people to grow beards etc. they may have won peoples hearts and minds, and they may have got widespread support from the common people. The US may have found it very difficult, even more that they are now to get Afghan people to support them against the Taliban. I know I am making judgements on people I have no right to judge from the comfort of my nice secure home...and it was a very difficult situation and I might be wrong.