In Defense of Blood Money

In short, the United States may have increased its cash payments because it?s in a position of weakness in Afghanistan and it cannot afford to let things get any worse. If so, it?s not a bad move. The $850,000 handed out to the victims? families is a microscopic price to pay if it cools, even slightly, the outrage and resentment that fuel the insurgency. But given that U.S. forces have been so stingy with condolence payments in the past, some Afghans might well see the large sums for what they are: a sign of desperation, not compassion.

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