Will We Never Learn?

In years past the U.S. government provided arms and support to a variety of insurgent groups including Osama bin Laden's organization. Now we are in the same business once again. According to Afghanistan's Interior Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar,

A U.S.-funded program to train and arm community members in Afghanistan's most dangerous regions as a way to defend against the Taliban has begun.

While U.S. and other officials are being careful not to call these armed groups "militias" the purpose remains the same.

When ever will we as a nation learn our lesson? Weapons are used to kill people. The more arms and armament in an area the more violence is likely to be seen. We need programs to improve social and economic status for one and all. More weapons and their use increases the problem without offering a real solution.

Peace.