FRONTLINE - PBS, October 13th At 9 PM

COMMENTS : It is a wonderful documentary and the true picutre of the situation on ground.
As an Afghan I get annoyed by the fact that the interpreter doesn't speak the local langauage but he is still accopanying the marines on the mission. Unless such minor issues get sorted it is seems impossible to gain public trust. I.S / October 11, 2009 10:44 AM

In frustration, they were a little rude to the tribal elders. They should have someone like a social worker with them. They cannot not fight and be peace makers. It is too hard to keep changing mind sets. They are also very young. They are too young to speak to elders in such a way. Older cultures do not approve. The disapproval was in the tribesmen’s faces. Someone needs to be with them to carry out the task of helping the villagers. We must remember they did not ask for our help. E Walker / October 1, 2009 8:41 PM

Let us hope that the Americans and their allies find other ways to send a hopeful message to civilian populations as well as Afghan insurgents. It seems easier to shoot guns than to talk to the people, as was shown in this segment. Americans want negociations between Palestinians and Israelis. They should try it in their own wars. Luc Hétu / October 2, 2009 9:12 AM

I do thank the servicemen for their efforts, and would like them to know that we support you, and do hope this war end's soon.
However after watching this preview, I must question the conduct of some of the servicemen and their parley's with the tribesmen. In order for their "people-oriented mission" to succeed, they must know how to speak with these elders and farmers. First, sit down and talk with them, rather than standing up and direct your conversion in a more polite manner. This should be obvious. You get their attention, their sympathy, and their wisdom of the area. They are simple people, but would like to be treated with respect. Anonymous / October 5, 2009 10:38 AM

The Afganis know that the coallition occupiers are not there for the long haul. They may want to trust coalition soldiers but they know that in reality, the taliban will always be waiting to recover control once the coallition leaves. S. Bain / October 4, 2009 12:24 PM
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