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Q: Do you have US military troops in your village and/or region and if so what kind of influence have they had on you and your villagers? Would you prefer not to have any US troops in Afghanistan?

A: I hate American troops in Afghanistan. They are pagans, non-Muslims. They should leave our country.

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Q: What opinion do people in your village have about the United States government?

A: People have a good opinion about the American government. We are satisfied with the help of the US government. Still we are getting American government aid. To that extent we are satisfied. No one can ignore American government help.

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Q: I am an American that does not always agree with my government. What do you think of us (the people)?

A: The Americans are a very good help. They have helped us in many ways. They are developed, they are educated, they serve their country. Negative point is that they like luxury. Too much luxury is bad. Luxury means womanising, drinking, partying. There is no place for such things in Islam.

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Q: In my area many people have a stereotypical view of Afghanistan. They picture a desert and a few hovels. Of course this isn't true. What sort of stereotypes do the people of Afghanistan have of North Americans?

A: I think there are tall buildings, modern bazaars, lots of women on streets, gardens, mountains in America.

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Q: I'm puzzled. What did US military troops do that you resented them so much? There are some US soldiers that are Muslims.

A: Americans feel that they are hated by Afghans. But we don't hate them. If you have any proof - please let me know. Only the al-Qaeda members are fighting Americans all over the world, not ordinary Muslims of Afghanistan.

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