Anti-war groups seek greater coaltion against Afghanistan war

On this 8th anniversary of the war in Afghanistan, President Barack Obama is discussing the Afghanistan strategy with his national security team, amidst requests from military officers and Republican lawmakers to increase troop numbers.

As the President contemplates this decision, the American public is showing their concern.  Two new polls reaffirm Americans’ opposition to the Afghanistan war, especially an expansion of the war.  A poll by Quinnipiac University says that just 38 percent of respondents want President Obama to increase troops in Afghanistan.  While a survey conducted by the Associated Press says less than half, only 46 percent,  support a troop increase.

As the majority of Americans are growing more skeptical about the benefits of a heavy troop presence, peace groups have organized various demonstrations. But as FSRN’s Leigh Ann Caldwell reports, protests are small as anti-war activists are struggling to organize a strong opposition.