I was under the impression that Afghanistan was invaded as a response to the Sept. 11 attacks, and their support of the terrorist organizations that had a part in those attacks.
Canada, as a member of NATO, and an ally of the USA, committed armed forces to the effort.
I'm pretty sure that was the reason NATO originally invaded Afghanistan. Why they are still there is a result of the conflict created between the Taliban and the NATO supported government.
As far as calling their culture barbaric, what else would you call a culture that marginalizes any person that does not toe the political/religious line. What do you call a country that passes a law that condones rape? If its not barbaric, backwards or medieval I don't know what is.
Western countries don't understand these cultures because Western countries generally do not condone marginalization and opression the way Afghanistan and its government obviously do.
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Pylon on the Edmonton Oilers:
"I am actually more excited for the Oilers game tomorrow than the Flames game. I am praying for multiple jersey tosses. The Oilers are my new favourite team for all the wrong reasons. I hate them so much I love them."
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