Micahel - Taliban is currently in virtual control of poppy area, not pro-western govt (whose control is focused in cities). NATO forces will not, for political reasons, have any involvement in poppy eradication effort.
Farmers could raise other crops, but while allowed, opium pays better. Proves that money still has an allure even there.
Yes, a great deal of the world uses opium, but what is your point?
Micahel - Taliban is currently in virtual control of poppy area, not pro-western govt (whose control is focused in cities). NATO forces will not, for political reasons, have any involvement in poppy eradication effort. Farmers could raise other crops, but while allowed, opium pays better. Proves that money still has an allure even there. Yes, a great deal of the world uses opium, but what is your point?