Rahman seeks asylum

Afghani Christian Convert Abdul Rahman has applied for political asylum outside Afghanistan.

Demonstrations against his release underscore the fact that his life would be in danger were he to remain in Afghanistan.

The basic facts remain: the Taliban shielded bin Laden. We had to take out the Taliban. Having taken out the Taliban, somebody else had to be put in their place, or they'd come back and play ball with bin Laden again. Having put somebody in their place, they still have to run Afghanistan. And if they're going to run Afghanistan, they're going to have to survive.

As unjust and repulsive as this outcome is, it's the best one available.