"Avalanches Kill Dozens on Mountain Highway in Afghanistan"

Although the modern is in a constant state of turmoil, it seems that this week has been especially disastrous. The earthquakes last month in Haiti shook the world with its destruction. But now, the misfortunes in Afghanistan adds to the suffering of human life. Wednesday, 10 February an article announced the avalanches in the northern part of Afghanistan that occurred on Tuesday ("Avalanches Kill Dozens on Mountain Highway in Afghanistan"). Though this incident did not reach the numerous calamities as Haiti, it does not make it any less shocking. Thus, I think that instead of concentrating so hard in preparing for the attack near Marja, the U.S. forces should send aid or resources to the Hindu Kush pass. In doing so, it demonstrates that the U.S. forces are not simply fighting machines, but compassionate beings. The recovery work may be concluding by the time forces reach the area, but the philanthropic work would only have just begun. This is how the U.S. should present itself to the Afghani people; they should respond with kindness. The U.S. military actions may have created tensions in Afghanistan, but even "enemies" can show respect for the loss of human life, wherever it may be.