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Old 5th Nov 2009, 13:40
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sitigeltfel
 
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Get our troops back NOW, fighting the Islamic Extremists & Militants here!!.
The politicos are always linking the home threat with the activities of the Taliban and Al-Q. Why did we need to go to Afghanistan to fight this battle if, as they say, the risk to the UK is from "within". My opinion is that the government is afraid to tackle this problem on home ground and is hoping to sub contract the conflict away from UK shores to a place where they think the dirty work can be done at arms length. They are more interested in being perceived to be seen doing something instead of facing up reality. If the money and resources had been used tackling the Islamist problem within the UK I think the population would have been more understanding. All they have done is rattle the hornets nest and set the UK on an even greater course to internal conflict.
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