well maybe you missed 9/11...but the reason we were there to begin with was because the terrorist group that attacked us, was based there.well supporting Agriculture in a developing country is certainly a positive thing. Poppy's are a wonderful plant, that have all sort of benefits.I imagine it comes from the same kind of thinking that led us to protect and prop up Opium famers in Afghanistan. At least tree's are positive I suppose.
Giving people checks...is vastly different.
I would think someone that is a libertarian would get that.
We have no business doing anything in Afghanistan.
We were there for that reason, and wanted to help develop the nation so that such extremist would not be able to gain a foothold in the country.
I for one would love to avoid another 9/11