VOICED: Afghanistan's Karzai heads to Washington

The transcript discusses protests in New York against the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, urging President Obama to focus on domestic issues like the economy and education. It highlights strained US-Afghanistan relations, especially with President Karzai's visit to the US. The US military presence in Afghanistan is significant, with plans for more troops, but public opinion is divided. The War on Terror is compared to Vietnam, with debates on its necessity and impact on American values and freedoms. Casualty figures for both American troops and Afghan civilians are also mentioned.

What was the main focus of the protests in New York?

• Support for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq

• Demand for President Obama to focus on domestic issues

• Celebration of US military achievements

• Call for increased military spending

What is the US preparing for in Kandahar?

• A diplomatic conference

• A humanitarian mission

• A military offensive

• A peace treaty

What is one reason some Americans support the war in Afghanistan?

• To establish a new government

• To increase oil production

• To protect the US from terrorism

• To expand US territory

What historical conflict is the War on Terror compared to?

• The Gulf War

• The Vietnam War

• The Korean War

• World War I

How many American troops have died in Afghanistan as of the date mentioned?

• 5500

• 1061

• 500

• 2400