As President Obama mulls the decision of whether to send more U.S. troops into Afghanistan, the first high-profile Afghan War protester has officially spoken out. Matthew Hoh, a former Marine and Iraq War veteran-turned State Department employee, resigned from his post-- effective today. Hoh stated in a letter dated Sept. 10 (but released just today) that Afghanistan "isn't worth it." This announcement is poignant in that October is the single deadliest month in Afghanistan so far, with eight troops killed.
I believe Hoh's decision (and decisions of those who follow suit) will positively influence President Obama's decision. The president said this week that he will definitely not rush it. I believe, based on the latest reports of increased Taliban insurgency, that we will be leaving Iraq soon and not getting heavily involved with Afghanistan. This might be wishful thinking on my part, but such results do appear likely at this point.
As for Mr. Hoh, well, I just want to say: "Matt, for your brave service to your country and your willingness to patriotically question its leaders' actions, I salute you!"
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