>>The stated policy of the US is that there will be no negotiation with Ben Laden or the terrorists, or any country which harbors them. That we are dropping food to starving Afghanians cannot be construed as 'compromise'. Intelligent poeple call it humanitarian aid.
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>Less than 1% of the amount required to sustain the refugees, something to salve your own consciences. An insult to the intelligence rather than real humanitarian aid.

Less than 1%... Yup, a insult alright, and a real salve ... I'm wondering... do you moan and groana and count it a loss when your favorite soccer team is behind after the first half?