U.S. in Afghanistan

Oh, oh, I smell Vietnam all over again. “Avowals Aside, U.S.’ Afghan Role Has Become That of Peacekeeper” (Feb. 25) states that “Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld continues to argue against a U.S. peacekeeping role in the country. But he acknowledged last week that such a mission could become the endgame for American forces.” It goes on to state that “Pentagon officials have suggested that [an Afghan] army could be constituted in as little as six months” but that military analysts warn that “establishing such an army, however, will take time.” Get ready to connect the dots.

Jon A. Dosa

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