http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/16/world/asia/afghanistan-opium-production-increases-for-3rd-year.html?ref=world
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Answer the following prompts
1. Why is there a possibility for Afghanistan to become the world's first "narco-state"?
2. How much of the world's heroin comes from Afghanistan - what is the projected amount in the years to come?
3.Why is there a connection between the "surge" of American troops into certain provinces and the rise of opium production?
4.What are at least THREE reasons for the expected rise in opium production?
5. What percentage of the GDP will opium make up in Afghanistan's economy?
6. If you were a farmer in Afghanistan - why would you be more likely to grow opium than other crops?
7. After reading this article - Research and answer - How many US soldiers have been killed and wounded in Afghanistan? How much money has been spent in Afghanistan? Should we leave Afghanistan - why or why not? What do you think will happen to this country after we leave?
PLEASE USE FACTS TO SUPPORT YOUR OPINION
1. Why is there a possibility for Afghanistan to become the world's first "narco-state"? "if the trend continues, opium would be the country’s major economic activity after the departure of foreign military forces in 2014, raising the specter of what one referred to as “the world’s first true narco-state.”"
ReplyDelete2. How much of the world's heroin comes from Afghanistan - what is the projected amount in the years to come? More than 70 percent of opium production now takes place in three former surge provinces.
3.Why is there a connection between the "surge" of American troops into certain provinces and the rise of opium production? Afghanistan’s opium production that comes from three provinces where the “surge” of extra American troops were deployed to beat back the Taliban. It is more than 70 percent, not more than one-third.
4.What are at least THREE reasons for the expected rise in opium production?
-Higher Price
-less war
-more poppy
5. What percentage of the GDP will opium make up in Afghanistan's economy? 70%
6. If you were a farmer in Afghanistan - why would you be more likely to grow opium than other crops? Because you can make more money from it then other crops.
7. After reading this article - Research and answer - How many US soldiers have been killed and wounded in Afghanistan? How much money has been spent in Afghanistan? Should we leave Afghanistan - why or why not? What do you think will happen to this country after we leave?
4488,1443051891139$, I think we should leave afghanistan because people should be able to govern their own country. I do not believe in war unless it is against us, I think the US needs to stop butting into other peoples government. It's just losing us more lives. If we could stay in our own little corner then none of this would be necessary. Let them fight their own battles. We are the US. We don't have to be saints.
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1. Opium would be the countries major economic booster as troops of foreign countries depart.
ReplyDelete2. 75% of the world's heroin supply comes from Afghanistan and it is projected to reach up to 90%.
3. The troops that were there were sent home and the rise in opium production came up once again as a result.
4. Prices will be higher, troops are back home, and there is more being produced.
5. 70% of the Afghan economy will be from opium.
6. The demand is higher which makes the price go up and they will make more money.
7. Deaths- 4,488 Wounded- 32,021 I believe that we should leave Afghanistan because we have enough problems here that we are not dealing with. We did not make it to where we are as a country as going and fixing there problems. We should deal with our problems and let them deal with their problems as a country.
Zach Crumlich
1) Narcotics (in this case opium) would be Afghanistan's main source of economic activity.
ReplyDelete2) Afghanistan provides 75% of the world's heroin supply. It is projected to reach up to 90%.
3) The absence of American forces has caused a rise in opium production.
4) Opium is predicted to be produced in a greater quantity due to insecurity, corruption and historically high prices of opium.
5) Opium will make up about 70% of Afghanistan's economy.
6) The demand is high for opium which allows people to raise the prices and still make a profit.
7) 4,488- Deaths 32,021- Wounded $630,768,570,360 -spent It's bad that Afghanistan is making money off of narcotics but America has its own problems that should be dealt with. America's problems should be solved before dealing with another country's problems
1. Opium would become Afghanistan's main source of economy.
ReplyDelete2. Afghanistan gives 75% of heroin supply to the world. It's projected to get up to 90%.
3. Since American forces are leaving, opium production has risen.
4. Higher prices, even more production, and American troops going home.
5. Opium will make up 70% of Afghanistan's economy.
6. Since opium's demand is high the prices will rise.
7.4,448 deaths, 32,021 wounded, and $630,768,570,360 spent. America has been in Afghanistan too long and all they really need to do is take care of themselves. Afghanistan just needs to find a new way to make money besides opium. The United States is going through a lot of deep things and Afghanistan needs to take things into their own hands.
1. because opium is afghanistan's main economy booster
ReplyDelete2. 75% now, its projected to be 90% in the future
3. with american troops not being there, there is now more opium produced
4. 1) higher prices, 2)more production 3)less war
5. about 70%
6. because a lot of people want opium and its expensive so people make money off of selling it
7. killed: 4,488 wonded- 32,021. money spent- $630,768,570,360. We should leave afghanistan because we have problems we need to worry about such as the bombing in boston yesturday. We need to make sure we're good before we help them out. Also we have a lot of people dying over there & getting wonded which is awful itself.
1. Why is there a possibility for Afghanistan to become the world's first "narco-state"?
ReplyDeletebecause opium in Afghanistan is being raised and this is causing a narco state
2. How much of the world's heroin comes from Afghanistan- 75 percent and 90 percent in years to come
3.Why is there a connection between the "surge" of American troops into certain provinces and the rise of opium production? Afghanistan’s opium production that comes from three provinces where the “surge” of extra American troops were deployed to beat back the Taliban.
Since their are not as many forces out and everybody is coming back home then the opium has resulted as an econoommic shift to the right on a demand graph. aka the opium has increased
4.What are at least THREE reasons for the expected rise in opium production? Higher Price less war and troops are coming back to where they are from
5. What percentage of the GDP will opium make up in Afghanistan's economy?
70%
6. If you were a farmer in Afghanistan - why would you be more likely to grow opium than other crops?
because it has such a high production rate in that area
7. After reading this article - Research and answer - How many US soldiers have been killed and wounded in Afghanistan? How much money has been spent in Afghanistan? Should we leave Afghanistan - why or why not? What do you think will happen to this country after we leave?
2,012 military causuilties
money spent-$630,768,570, And is continually increasing
We should leave Afghanistan because we are continually becoming in debt because of things like this. Also, we should leave because of the amount of people that have died.
The opium will become the most commonly grown crop in Afghanistan if we pull out all our troops and leave Afghanistan
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1. Afghanistan is centering their economy around opium.
ReplyDelete2. 75% as of right now, and it is predicted to be 90% in years to come.
3. The absence of American forces is causing the production of opium to increase.
4. Increase in cost, production, and the return of troops.
5. 70%
6. The demand for opium is high.
7. killed- 4,488
wounded- 32,021
money spent- $630,768,570,360
I think we should leave Afghanistan. This constant war with them is getting old and our people are dying. America needs to deal with its own problems for a while.
1. Opium is becoming the center of Afghanistan's economy
ReplyDelete2. 75% of the world's heroin comes from Afghanistan and it is predicted to be 90% in the future
3. now that U.S troops are gone, more opium is being produced because no one is there to stop them
4. return of the troops, end of the war, and cost increase
5. opium will make up 70% of the Afghan economy
6. opium is in high demand and has a high value
7.wounded- 32,021
killed- 4,488
money spent- $630768,570,360
I think we need to leave Afghanistan. We don't need to risk our soldiers lives anymore for no reason. I think the country will face problems just like any other but now it will be up to them to solve it themselves rather than having us do everything for them.
1. Opium has become a major factor of Afghanistan's economy.
ReplyDelete2. 75% of the world's heroin supply comes from Afghanistan, and the projected amount is 90%.
3. Opium production takes place in the three provinces were the surge took place.
4. High prices, increased production, and American troops coming home all are reasons for the rise in opium production.
5. There will be 70% of the GDP.
6. Farmers can benefit from opium since it helps them earn money for each harvested opium.
7. There are more than 30,000 U.S casualties in Afghanistan, We should leave Afghanistan to avoid further casualties. There are many other issues to deal with in our country.
Afghanistan is leaning toward opium
ReplyDelete75% of it is already coming from Afghanistan and it is estimated to be 90% later
After American occupation left, opium increased in production
Return of the occupation, ending of the war, and cost increase
Opium will make up 70% of the economy
Opium is high in demand and value
Wounded- 32,021, killed- 4,488, money spent- $630,768,570,360
I think Afghanistan will screw themselves over and we need to leave before that happens so that they have nobody to blame but themselves
Wyatt Kittle
1. Why is there a possibility for Afghanistan to become the world's first "narco-state"?
ReplyDeleteBecause Opium became the main core of economy in Afghanistan.
2. How much of the world's heroin comes from Afghanistan - what is the projected amount in the years to come?
75% for this year and 90% for the next year
3.Why is there a connection between the "surge" of American troops into certain provinces and the rise of opium production?
W/o American forces are around them, the production of opium have risen higher.
4.What are at least THREE reasons for the expected rise in opium production?
Higher investment, more production, & less battle
5. What percentage of the GDP will opium make up in Afghanistan's economy?
According to the percentage of the GDP, opium was made up to 70%
6. If you were a farmer in Afghanistan - why would you be more likely to grow opium than other crops?
No, because opium are high and expensive for me to grow them in order get more values for 50-50.
7. After reading this article - Research and answer - How many US soldiers have been killed and wounded in Afghanistan? How much money has been spent in Afghanistan? Should we leave Afghanistan - why or why not? What do you think will happen to this country after we leave?
About 4,488 are killed; 32,021 causalities; spent about $630,768,570,360 in Afghanistan. We should transmigrate from Afghanistan to the different place because there's too many casualties on the city ground and too much of the war have disrupted their society.
1. Why is there a possibility for Afghanistan to become the world's first "narco-state"?
ReplyDeleteOpium could be a major source of money for the economy
2. How much of the world's heroin comes from Afghanistan - what is the projected amount in the years to come?
Afghanistan is the world’s leader in the production of opium, 75% and can increase to 90%
3.Why is there a connection between the "surge" of American troops into certain provinces and the rise of opium production?
It helped to control and put limits of the production of opium and when soldiers left the opium production went up
4.What are at least THREE reasons for the expected rise in opium production?
Cost and demand for opium, American troops leaving provinces and higher prices
5. What percentage of the GDP will opium make up in Afghanistan's economy?
The percentage of GDP that opium would make up is 70%
6. If you were a farmer in Afghanistan - why would you be more likely to grow opium than other crops?
It produces more money per kilogram that any other crops and/or products
7. After reading this article - Research and answer - How many US soldiers have been killed and wounded in Afghanistan? How much money has been spent in Afghanistan? Should we leave Afghanistan - why or why not? What do you think will happen to this country after we leave?
PLEASE USE FACTS TO SUPPORT YOUR OPINION
2,463 killed and 32,028; $631,068,614,338; Yes, because we are spending too much money to support troops and our job over there is done; the production of opium will continue to rise.
1.because their main economic activity is making opium
ReplyDelete2.the amount of heroin that comes from Afghanistan is 75%, and in years to come: 90%
3.When the troops went home,the opium production increased.
4. american troops leaving, price increase, and end of war
5. 70% of the economy
6. because there is more of a demand and the prices are higher, so you'd make more money
7. killed: 4,488 wounded: 32,021 Money: $630,768,570,360
I think that we should leave, maybe, I'm not really sure. because when if the troops leave, then the opium amounts will increase again, but I don't think America should have to be responsible for Afghanistan.
1. The economy is making opium
ReplyDelete2. 75% this year and in the 90% in the upcoming years.
3.The soldiers left and the opium production rose.
4.troops leaving, demand for opium, end of the war
5. 70%
6. If you were a farmer in Afghanistan - why would you be more likely to grow opium than other crops?
If it made me more money than yes.
7. 4,488 were killed. 32,000 were wounded and over $630,768,000,000. We should leave when they can support themselves without anything bad happening.
1. their economy is based around opium
ReplyDelete2. it was 75% and now its 90%
3. when the troops left opium production was increased
4. troops leaving, more buyers, and no more intervention
5. 70%
6. because you can make a lot of money by growing opium and if it was safe growing it would be very profitable
7. 4,488 wounded or killed troops, $630,768,000,000 was spent and I don't think we ever should have been in afghanistan we no justable cause to do so
1. Afghanistans economy is now based around the production of opium.
ReplyDelete2. The heroin level rose from 75% to 90%.
3. Opium production increased.
4. Higher demand for opium.
5. 70%
6. If you grow opium here you can make a large profit.
7. $630,768,000,000 was spent
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Delete1. Why is there a possibility for Afghanistan to become the world's first "narco-state"? Afghanistan is the worlds largest producer of opium, therefore their economy is based around Opium production
ReplyDelete2. How much of the world's heroin comes from Afghanistan - what is the projected amount in the years to come? 75% of the worlds heroin supply comes from Afghanistan. The 75% of heroin is suspected to grow to 90% in the year to come.
3.Why is there a connection between the "surge" of American troops into certain provinces and the rise of opium production? There is a connection because the surge of american troops helped to Taliban influence, but when they returned home, cultivation increased sharply. More than 70% of opium production now takes place in the three provinces where the surge occurred.
4.What are at least THREE reasons for the expected rise in opium production? Three reasons for the expected rise in opium production are when NATO withdrawals from Afghanistan at the end of 2014, trafficking will increase, there is no meaningful substitution, and no effective enforcement.
5. What percentage of the GDP will opium make up in Afghanistan's economy? 70%
6. If you were a farmer in Afghanistan - why would you be more likely to grow opium than other crops? I would grow opium because it is obviously in high demand based on the numbers of production.
7. After reading this article - Research and answer - How many US soldiers have been killed and wounded in Afghanistan? How much money has been spent in Afghanistan? Should we leave Afghanistan - why or why not? What do you think will happen to this country after we leave? The number of US soldiers killed in Afghanistan are 5,225. The number wounded are 50,159. The amount of money spent is $780 billion. Yes, we should leave afghanistan because we need to focus on us as a country rather than spending more money. If the problem isn't solved by now, it will probably never be. I think the country will fall without us being there.
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1. their economy is based on opium
ReplyDelete2. it was 75% of the world's supply but it is thought to be about 90% pretty soon
3. the production of opium increased
4. there was a higher demand for opium
5. 70%
6. grow opium because of the high demand for it right now
7. 5225 soldiers have been killed the number wounded is 50,159 the amount of money spent was about 780 billion. I think that we should leave their country because it is only further destroying relations with them and making them hate us even more and more I think this may be one of the reasons for the recent bombing in boston
1. They grow more opium than every other country in the world
ReplyDelete2. 75% is the current amount, but is expected to rise to 90%
3. troops leaving and ease of production
4. less intervention, higher demand, and more opium agriculture
5. 70% of the GDP will be opium
6. Yes because I would need money to support my family
7. .4,448 deaths, 32,021 wounded, and $630,768,570,360 spent. I think the US should leave Afghanistan because Afghanistan is of next to no strategic value, there aren't very many natural resources there. Afghanistan has almost always been at war with itself or another nation. It will revert to its former state because the government doesnt have the power to do anything about it.
1. Afghanistans economy or society is now based around the production of opium.
ReplyDelete2. 75% is the amount, but is is supposed to be 90 percent
3. when the soldiers went back to their homes, the production of opium increased a lot.
4. their was a higher demand for the opium.
5. it was 70 percent.
6. to grow opium because their is a high demand for the product.
7. 4,488 people were killed, 32,000 people were wounded and the cost was over $640 billion dollars.
i think we shouldn't leave because i think we should try to keep that place safe and danger free because if we leave they may try to do something to threaten the U.S again, and we don't want that to happen.
1. Why is there a possibility for Afghanistan to become the world's first "narco-state"?
ReplyDeleteBecause they are the world's largest producers of opium and accounted for 75% of the world's heroin supply.
2. How much of the world's heroin comes from Afghanistan - what is the projected amount in the years to come?
75% comes from Afghan and the projected amount will be 90%.
3.Why is there a connection between the "surge" of American troops into certain provinces and the rise of opium production?
Because the troops were trying to get rid of Taliban influences and if there is less Taliban maybe that causes the rise of opium production.
4.What are at least THREE reasons for the expected rise in opium production?
Because when the troops move out there is going to be more trafficking, lack of security and legal clarity and because farmers get paid more to produce poppy seeds.
5. What percentage of the GDP will opium make up in Afghanistan's economy?
70%
6. If you were a farmer in Afghanistan - why would you be more likely to grow opium than other crops?
Because they earn as much as $203 a kilogram for harvested opium.
7. After reading this article - Research and answer - How many US soldiers have been killed and wounded in Afghanistan? How much money has been spent in Afghanistan? Should we leave Afghanistan - why or why not? What do you think will happen to this country after we leave?
PLEASE USE FACTS TO SUPPORT YOUR OPINION
We should definitely leave Afghanistan because we can not force our western culture on them. If we leave then I do believe they will slip back into their old ways. 2,000 troops have been killed in afghanistan and the U.S has spent 32 billion over there
Political Teen=Adrina Patterson
Delete1. For the past few years Opium has been one of their top exported product, a prime part of Afghanistan's economy.
ReplyDelete2. Afghanistan is responsible for 75% of all heroin production in the world, and is projected to be 90% in the future.
3. There's a huge connection because while many US troops were occupied in Afghan they worked almost as like police officials. However as they started returning home , opium productions rose again because there have not been anyone there to stop them.
4. Three big reasons have been the reduction of US troops, the ending of the war , and the cost increase.
5. Opium will be responsible for making up 70% of the Afghan economy.
6. Because economy is based on supply and demand , and right now it highly in demand which allows for them to raise prices and make much larger profits.
7. There have been 32,021 wounded , 4,488 killed, and $630768,570,360 spent.
I believe we have been involved with Afghanistan far long enough. We went in 10 years ago for aid and support and in attempt to suppress the terrorists acts. We have lost too many innocent soldiers over nothing, we messed up when we began trying to occupy the country rather just be a guest. That caused many altercations with the government and other high powered officials and terrorists bringing us more trouble to the country.
1.Because of the national insecurities and how much their economy is impacted with the opium trade it takes up 75% of their economy.
ReplyDelete2. 75% before but now it could potentially reach 90%
3.When troops leave a province than the opium production rises when they enter and they take control than the production decreases.
4.Demand,no substitutes, troops coming back, and easy money for farmers.
5. 70%
6. Because I would make way more money and it would just be easier.
7.4,500 killed and 32,000 injured. We've spent $630,768,570,360. We should leave because its not our fight its their governments fight and the fight of those citizens, we shouldn't risk our lives for other people when they don't really even try to change. We need to pull out and see what happens if everything gets worse than we should go back in but for now we just need the Afghans to try and fix things themselves.
1. Afghanistan is leaning toward opium
ReplyDelete2. 75% is the amount, but is is supposed to be 90 percent
3. troops leaving and increase of production
4. there was a higher demand for opium
5. Opium will make up about 70% of Afghanistan's economy.
6. because there is more of a demand and the prices are higher, so you'd make more money
7. killed toll was 4,488 wounded toll 32,021 Money total was $630,768,570,360
1. The economy is making opium
ReplyDelete2. 75% this year and in the 90% in the upcoming years.
3.The soldiers left and the opium production rose.
4.troops leaving, demand for opium, end of the war
5. 70%
6. If you were a farmer in Afghanistan - why would you be more likely to grow opium than other crops?
If it made me more money than yes.
7. 4,488 were killed. 32,000 were wounded and over $630,768,000,000. We should leave when they can support themselves without anything bad happening.