Poll: Americans Say Afghan War Has Not Been Worth Fighting

Majority Of Americans Say Afghan War Has Not Been Worth Fighting, Post-ABC News Poll Finds -- Washington Post

Americans express near-record discontent and regret over the 13-year war in Afghanistan, during which 2,289 U.S. troops have died and more than 19,000 have been wounded, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.

Fully 66 percent of Americans say the battle, which began with nearly unanimous support, has not been worth fighting. A majority of respondents have doubted the war’s value in each Post-ABC poll since 2010, with current disapproval only one percentage point below July’s record mark. A record 50 percent now “strongly” believe the war is not worth its costs.

Despite the skepticism, a 55 percent majority favors keeping some U.S. forces in Afghanistan for anti-insurgency operations and training, while just over four in 10 prefer removing all troops.

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My Comment: This poll is just more proof that the West has overstayed their welcome in Afghanistan. But I am surprised that a 55 percent majority still favor keeping some U.S. forces in Afghanistan for anti-insurgency operations and training, while just over four in 10 prefer removing all troops. I expected a majority would favor a complete departure and as quickly as possible.