On the ground in Afghanistan (Part 8)

Mike Skinner's account of his experiences in Afghanistan (intro here).

June 23 (excerpt):

...We moved to another location in the market where we were able to conduct a number of interviews. The poor Kabulis on the street demonstrated considerable knowledge and intelligent analysis of the situation their country is in. With the exception of an English-speaking Pakistani man, none of the people we interviewed support the Western occupation. These people are extremely frustrated by what they perceive as the self-serving strategy of the Western powers. [complete entry here]