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Pity the Poor Women

Pity the poor women of Afghanistan In the hands of the ruthless Taliban Repressed and put down In a shapeless black gown At the disposal of any overbearing man. written August 12, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/15/2021 3:51:00 AM

It is sadly horrible; difficult to fathom.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/15/2021 10:02:00 AM

Yes, it is. I feel so sorry for the women and children, particularly. Many will die for not reason whatsoever except the ruthless behavior of the Taliban. There is nothing we can do to help, unfortunately. It will just have to play itself out.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/12/2021 5:37:00 PM

that is REALLY good , Milt and I DO pity this woman. I am so grateful to not have been born into such circumstance. Well done!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/15/2021 10:01:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea. It's a very sad situation, but I don't know what else we could have done after twenty years! I'm amazed at how quickly the Afghani soldiers tossed in the towel...apparently just giving up. Very sad!