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by Kent Madin. A military response, particularly an attack on Afghanistan, is exactly what the terrorists want. It will strengthen and swell their small but fanatical ranks. Instead, bomb Afghanistan with butter, with rice, bread, clothing and medicine. It will cost less than conventional arms. After three years of drought and with starvation looming, let's offer the Afghani people the vision of a new future. One that includes full stomachs.