Thursday, October 21, 2010

"Concessions" = "bribes"?

Headlines today inform us that "Afghan peace council to offer concessions to Taliban." And just what are those "concessions"? Do they involve power sharing? Restrictions on women's rights? The removal of foreign troops from Afghan soil? Not exactly: "Inducements to tempt fighters back into the government fold could include jobs, homes and cash."

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