Kunduz attack shows Lowey’s hypocrisy

Today’s attack on the DAI compound in Kunduz is as an excellent example of the hypocrisy Rep. Nita Lowey (D-Hypocrisyville) demonstrated in her (unsuccessful) efforts to cut USAID funding to Afghanistan, but not military funding. The attack on the compound shows that aid workers are as much on the front lines of the war as is the military. Moreover, if it were not for the war, DAI would not be working in Kunduz. Lowey’s attack on USAID was not only hypocritical, it was demeaning to all of the people who are putting their lives at risk implementing USAID projects. Perhaps Lowey can reflect on this over the long weekend.