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My father wrote this paper on May 16, 2001. He got it to congress, but they did nothing. Just after 9/11 the the US gov came knocking at his door. They said, “how did you know all of this ?” My dad pulled boxes of files out of the garage. He said “how DIDNT you”. The letter : 
I was young, I remember when he asked me to proof read it I was so annoyed. “Dad ! Im busy” he said “ariana this is so vital please read it.” 20 years ago. My father is elderly. He has the beginning stages of dementia. Please don’t call and ask about the disease. It’s saddens him
The idea of a “political settlement” is a isn’t reality. The Taliban have zero interest in Afghan rights and lives. Their actions are loud and clear. It is time to demand all cessation of funding and sanctuary to these terrorists throughout the region. That’s the “settlement”.
Put the diplomatic energy and effort into a regional joint effort to stop the Taliban and all terrorist groups. That’s where the diplomacy is needed. The Taliban do not deserve any seat at any table as long as they are murdering civilians, enslaving young women, flogging kids etc
The ONLY reason anyone is legitimizing them is if they are either unable to face reality or they are somehow ok with the Taliban. Those are the two reasons from what I can see. Neither are ok or working. Stop the Taliban while you still can. #BeGoneTaliban
