» The Forgotten War
The controversial war in Iraq has led to a bitter division between conservative supporters and their liberal anti-war counterparts. This debate—while tantilizing—has caused many to forget the initial culprits of 9/11: Al Qaeda. In October of 2001, the United States quietly began to wage war on Afghanistan, a country torn by the illegal opium trade. Unfortunately, we have recently neglected the war against the forces of Osama Bin Laden with the incessant focus on the war in Iraq. Though the ensuing article is quite lengthy, it’s worth the seven -page read—even if you prefer The Chicago Tribune to The New York Times.
