Afghanistan Violence 7-19-08

Its important that Obama is visiting Afghanistan. Even while in Afghanistan he gets an indirect experience of the violence as he is well shielded from it. Regardless, the flavor of the country and its upheaval will be felt.

Breitbart.com: Afghan violence kills 14, including NATO soldier

Afghan troops clashed with Taliban insurgents attacking a supply convoy for NATO troops, killing nine militants, officials said Saturday, while roadside bombs killed a NATO soldier in a separate convoy and four policemen.

The violence came as Barack Obama arrived in Kabul as part of an official congressional delegation. It was the Democratic presidential contender's first visit to Afghanistan.