What is ''the mission'' in Afghanistan?

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In summary: So our goal is untenable, and/or a farce.#2 is still relevant. The U.S. is still able to fight terrorism before it can attack here at home. #3 is also still relevant. We are still able to confront threats before they fully materialize. #4 is still relevant, though it may not be the main reason we're fighting in Afghanistan. We are fighting because it is the right thing to do, and because we believe in liberty and hope as an alternative to the enemy's ideology of repression and fear.In summary, supporters of the war in Afghanistan believe that 5 or 10 more years will result in the same mission being accomplished as in
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I think its to stop the spread of Shariah law across Muslim countries and the reestablishment of the Islamic Caliphate which would be disastrous for the West.
 
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