The End in Afghanistan?

Today marked the end for both British and American military serviceman and women in Afghanistan .After thirteen years of chasing the Taliban all over that country ,trying to limit their influence over the populous and inserting democratic values, America finally withdraws leaving behind 240 million dollars worth of armaments to the Afghan military and a questionable government.  Hopefully, the United States will not be faced with another Iraqi type situation. The former president was very corrupt (Mr. Karzi); he and his family stole millions.  The lives of our brave servicemen and our brave N.A.T.O allies, as well as the heroic thousands who are permanently injured, leave an indelible picture in my mind  as to the sacrifice  they made. We cannot thank them enough. With a "war" raging against Islamic extremism in Syria, Iraq and other countries around the globe,  and the insertion of recent  events; we, as a nation, must reassess our  foreign policy.  We must acknowledge that the world is an ever changing and much more  closely  knit scene.  We cannot simply choose our allies and isolate our enemies; we MUST address the shortcomings  of the past and substitute real and lasting solutions so that we can  end the inequality that divides the world as a whole. We must seek intelligent solutions to end  extremism and the destruction of so  many lives . Opportunity and education are essential  elements in doing so.   We can lead by example; but we must do the same for ourselves.   If you WRITE-IN THOM JENKINS on the Congressional line, I promise to make every effort possible  to do so!