I have to admit, I am not an expert on the US involvement in Afghanistan, likely no one person is. But, I’m not calling for withdrawal of US forces here… I really think now that maybe the coalition needs more time there to protect villagers, in the absence of ability yet, to build a new hierarchy. The US and German nation should not carry burden alone, of protecting Afghans who turn away from native forces that have dominated their lives, safety, and livelihood. [update 2014. My understanding is that Afghanistan is now a money pit. Somehow the coalition seems to be failing its mission.]