Optimism for Afghanistan

Greetings Friends- This is Huhnkie Lee, running for 2022 US Senate as an independent Alaskan. As a E4/Specialist junior enlisted soldier, I deployed to Afghanistan in 2011-2012.  We interacted with local Afghanistanis and I learned that they're smart, strong, and honorable people. I'm optimistic about Afghanistan.  I don't think Taliban is as bad as some people are worried about.  My impression is that Taliban has evolved over that past two decades, very much.  I think Taliban has been civilized, even "westernized".  Talibans seem to be very smart people: after all, they outfoxed Soviets and outwitted four US presidents and all their smartest people in DC. Taliban in 1990s were extreme.  They banned movies, music, especially anything foreign or "western".  After three decades, Taliban has changed.  Taliban has a Twitter account, PR personnel and even spokespersons.  Talibans learn fast and adapt quickly.  That's why they won the war surprisingly fast. Americans say light is the most effective disinfectant.  Taliban knows the world is watching Afghanistan.  Such international visibility is likely to make Taliban conscious of what they do. Some people are angry or afraid.  Don't let emotions cloud your judgement.  I'm optimistic about Afghanistan.  Afghanistan has bright future!  Thank you //:-)