There really needs to be a better word for someone from Afghanistan. I saw this thread and I thought that a Navy Seal was saved by some sort of blanket.. (Afghan). That said, I'm not sure this really reflects poorly on us. Sure, he saved the guys' life.. people do it all the time, and don't expect any sort of reward. If I see a soldier about to walk in front of traffic and I save him, should I automatically get free transport to New York, paid for by the government?
I empathasize with the guy, but he knew that by obeying Pashtunwali he would be exiled from his city. He acted with that in mind, and should accept the responsibility for what it brought about.
I mean -- if I were in the gov'ts position, I'd certainly reward the guy. But I dont think it should be expected that we will at all.
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