There’s no doubt the US has evacuated a remarkable number of people from Kabul. But can’t shake the feeling Democrats would have a much tougher time touting the numbers if it had been American bodies falling from planes last week and American body parts found in the landing gear.
Of course US leaders have an inherent obligation to Americans and their safety, but there’s an undeniable double-standard in terms of how this country treats the lives of those beyond our borders.
Body Parts Found in Landing Gear of Flight From Kabul, Officials Say nytimes.com/2021/08/17/us/…
A 17-year-old Afghan soccer player died falling from a U.S. evacuation plane. nytimes.com/2021/08/19/wor…
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