Afghanistan and Obama

There are a ton of reasons not to send more troops to Afghanistan: Hundreds more troops will be killed along with countless civilians. And we could get stuck in an Iraq-style quagmire for decades, while terrorism experts say this isn't even a good way to fight Al Qaeda.

Well, here's one more reason: The war will bankrupt our economy and divert funds we urgently need for health care, education and jobs.

Afghanistan is just about the most remote, difficult-to-access part of the world there is. Sending a gallon of gas there costs $400; keeping a soldier armed, fed and cared for costs almost $1 million a year!

Use this page to tell President Obama that we just can't afford any more war. It's time to stop sending troops, and create a clear timetable to bring everyone home from Afghanistan.