US troop deaths double in Afghanistan

[rcrush]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/as_afghanistan_war_deaths

KABUL – The number of U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan has roughly doubled in the first three months of 2010 compared to the same period last year as Washington has added tens of thousands of additional soldiers to reverse the Taliban's momentum.

Those deaths have been accompanied by a dramatic spike in the number of wounded, with injuries more than tripling in the first two months of the year and trending in the same direction based on the latest available data for March.

U.S. officials have warned that casualties are likely to rise even further as the Pentagon completes its deployment of 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan and sets its sights on the Taliban's home base of Kandahar province, where a major operation is expected in the coming months.

[Karmadillo]

1. There is nothing more glorious than to give one's life for the Empire. Unless,

that is, one comes from the upper income brackets and then it's more noble to get a high paying job, avoid paying taxes to the degree possible, and seek bailouts from the government when things go bad.

[virgogal]

2. This one will be known as Obama's War.

[spanone]

3. i'm surprised this made the news. the media doesn't seem to feel compelled to report on wars.

[patrice]

4. God help us. Bring Them Home!!!!!

[obxhead]

5. I don't think god can sign that order. I think we need Obama to do it.

[cherokeeprogressive]

9. Given the likelihood that Obama does it any time soon, we might as WELL appeal to God. n/t

[tekisui]

6. Rec. These troops fell for Obama.

[rcrush]

7. Kick because no one gives a shit.

[rcrush]

13. .

[JonLP24]

14. I certainly do

Recommended before scrolling down to read the comments. Seems appropriate at this spot to give a kick. :kick:

[leftstreet]

8. K&R

:cry:

[Vidar]

10. K&R.

[Dystopian]

11. KandR.

peace~

[New Dawn]

12. Kick for truth.

[LWolf]

15. K & R nt