At What Cost?

After watching John King this Sunday, on CNN's State of the Union, lay out the opium production numbers from Afghanistan, is there any question as to why we are there?

In 2001, before we invaded, Afghanistan produced 185 metric tons of opium, or 12% of the worlds production.

In 2008, after seven years of being occupied by the U.S., Afghanistan produced 7,700 metric tons of opium, or 93% of the worlds supply.

Let's see; $157 a gram, 453 grams per pound, 2204 pounds per metric ton, 7,700 metric tons........

Hmmmmm.


Is It For Freedom, Sarah Thompson