the way to move forward for afghanistan and afghans is to declare the country a secular democratic republic like turkey and ban all sorts of religious fundamentalism. in the 70s and till mid-80s girls in kabul used to use skirts and blouses.

I agree with Michael. A long term punishment for say 20 years is more than enough for a crime that has not taken the life away from a human being. The loss of dignity or self esteem of the victim can be gotten back but executing a criminal is doing...