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A report from the U.S. government admits that after spending $8.62 billion to eliminate opium production in Afghanistan, the U.S. actually contributed to it.

On this day 15 years ago, former NFL player Pat Tillman was shot and killed by his fellow soldiers in Afghanistan, and the events surrounding his death still remain a mystery.

March 29 has been designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which serves as a reminder that it is time to finally end the war in Afghanistan.

While the United States controls more than 90 percent of the world's opium supply in Afghanistan, the rate of Americans who are addicted to heroin and who have died from drug overdoses has skyrocketed.

While the United States government spends $45 billion on the 17th year of the Afghanistan War, it ignores the fact that just half of that money could be used to virtually end homelessness in the U.S. annually.

As the opioid crisis breaks records by killing more than 100 Americans every day, opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan has reached a record high in 2017.

This Veteran's Day, consider these points when thanking a vet for serving, as the best way to honor them is to prevent more people from joining the service.

After the US began 'spreading democracy' there 16 years ago, Afghanistan has become more dangerous, more corrupt, and deadlier than ever.

"Sad that these wars the politicians argue for are unconstitutional yet we are told we are over there defending the Constitution," Ron Paul wrote.

This Memorial Day, honor the fallen by refusing to allow any more soldiers to die for the US empire's false narratives.