In the run-up to Elections in Afghanistan, British and American forces launched a major operation to clear the Taliban from Helmand province – thus allowing a potential 80,000 people the opportunity to participate in the election.
The cost (so far) for British forces, in terms of number of individuals killed or injured is – 37 dead, 150 injured.
According to figures published in ‘The Telegraph’ newspaper only 150 people of that potential 80,000 turned out to vote.
37 dead, 150 injured = 150 votes
A price worth paying ?
