The recent incident of an American soldier killing 16 civilians in Afghanistan has raised questions regarding the effect of combat on our individual soldiers and whether our involvement in Afghanistan was warranted or should continue. For this week’s BTR Pulse, host Lauren Hawker asks New Yorkers their thoughts.
Featured song: “Small Doses” by Rival Schools
Photo credits: Charles McCain and The U.S. Army
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