The Afghan government is demanding a letter from President Obama admitting US errors during the war, along with a “display of contrition” for innocent Afghans harmed by it.
The White House is insisting that President Obama absolutely will not apologize for anything the US military has done during the occupation of Afghanistan. But is that just a semantic point?
It could be, as Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s office says that the letter would be “tantamount” to an apology but not technically an apology, and they seem fine with the US not really saying they are “sorry” for anything.
In return for the admission of some wrongdoing, Karzai will reportedly end all public opposition to US night raids, one of the most controversial aspects of the occupation, and the pact will allow them to continue unfettered.
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This is stupid on so many levels. The "public" complaining being negotiated refers to Karzai complaining, not the people. Karzai hasn't the influence over the Afghan people to ensure they won't continue to object to night raids and home invasions…and random and irresponsible deaths of noncombatants.
The US feels the "need" to leave a slime trail in any vulnerable country.
the troops will be occupied for 10 years with the list of wrongs