The Detroit News reported today that the International Red Cross is defending its policy of training Taliban fighters in first aid and giving them first aid kits.
The International Red Cross began the courses in 2006 and will continue as long as they are needed.
The first thought that came to mind when I heard this was to wonder how the Taliban would treat a wounded person they encountered who was not one of them. The second question was to wonder why anyone would prolong the life of a person dedicated to killing innocent people. The sad part of this is that the Taliban will not hesitate to kill any member of the Red Cross once the Taliban feels that the usefulness of the Red Cross to their organization is over. These are not soldiers--they are terrorists. Until we recognize that fact, we are going to be in danger. This is the equivalent of aiding and abetting a murderer.
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