Stop Aid To Afghanistan

Re a letter from M. Ashraf Haidari, Political Counselor, Embassy of Afghanistan to the NY Times today ( Letter: Toward Afghan Success ):

"How should we overcome these and other obstacles raised by Mr. Cohen? By ending regional interference as the main source of instability in Afghanistan; long-term Marshall Planning to rebuild Afghan state institutions and the economy; and ensuring international unity of effort to succeed in Afghanistan."

No. We should not try to rebuild Afghanistan; that is their job. We cannot afford to rebuild every country that played a role in 9/11. That would reward the transgressors. Part of the punishment of getting bombed by the United States for attacking us on 9/11 is the cost of rebuilding. That price should be paid by Afghans for harboring al Qaeda. We Americans should not have to pay twice for 9/11.