Principles vs. Pills In Afghanistan
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I was disheartened and disgusted by Joby Warrick's lighthearted coverage of the CIA's Viagra bribes ["Little Blue Pills Among the Ways CIA Wins Friends in Afghanistan," front page, Dec. 26].
Is the U.S. government "wholeheartedly committed to the full participation of women in all aspects of Afghan society," as first lady Laura Bush stated on April 6, 2005? Or will women in Afghanistan continue to be sexual chattel to fickle aging and ailing warlords who can be bribed by American operatives so they can feel "back in an authoritative position"?
It seems that this operation spits in the face of every effort to advance the position of women in Afghanistan and throughout the world. Alas, maybe the CIA will continue to do "whatever it takes to make friends and influence people," regardless of how many people have to be hurt in the process.
JARED GROSE
Gwynn Oak, Md.
