I'm not sure we can trust Karzai, a former member of the Mujahedeen, early supporter of the Taliban and former lobbyist for the U.S. oil company Unocal.
After eight years of U.S. involvement, the Afghan army and defense ministry still rely heavily on U.S. troops for most security operations.
And don't forget the extremely challenging terrain, especially in a war. The country is extremely mountainous, with limited water, with blistering summers, and frigid winters. And don't forget the borders with China, Iran, Russia and Pakistan, creating worries about regional conflict.
Americans are fed up with war. History shows that no war can be won without the support of the people. And the economy is so dire it's hard to understand why Obama would allow such an expensive military commitment.
I know the president is tasked with protecting the American people. But Mr. Obama is moving too quickly without doing his homework.
This article was originally published in the Philadelphia Daily News.
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