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In reply to the discussion: Green Beret who beat up accused child rapist can stay in Army [View all]mark67
(196 posts)23. I was in Zabul Province, Kabul, and Khandahar...
Not an expert, but I remember this was a very disturbing part of the culture...they had a saying that "women were for marriage but young boys were for sex..."
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I agree. I personally know someone who had to negotiate with local Afghan chiefs
underpants
Apr 2016
#3
The other saying is “Why do birds fly in circles over Kandahar? Because they’re covering their ass"
EX500rider
Apr 2016
#35
It is not a crime in Afghanistan to rape a boy.. that is the core of the issue here.
secondwind
Apr 2016
#6
Cool now US soldiers can murder anyone and get out of it by calling them a pedo.
Cheese Sandwich
Apr 2016
#10
You mean after the trial of course, otherwise its summary execution unless of course I
cstanleytech
Apr 2016
#20
I'm sure that child and his mother are grateful that someone cared enough to take action
eissa
Apr 2016
#15
They live in a patriarchal society ruled by authoritarian men who hold all the power.
procon
Apr 2016
#38
If he wasn't in uniform, the vigilantes wouldn't be so keen on applauding lawbreakers.
procon
Apr 2016
#30
"I don't feel bad for the victim if you can call him that." If he actually did what
cstanleytech
Apr 2016
#44