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 Afghan citizens who cooperated with US troops as interpreters and in other vital functions are panicked about the drawdown of US troops from the country.  They are convinced the Taliban will hunt them down and slaughter them for their aid to America.  They have reason to be concerned with daily bombings taking the lives of men, women and children.  The US' reputation is on the line for carrying out the moral obligation to these people.  It was true when we left Vietnam.  The tens of thousands of Vietnamese who made their way to the US have become vital citizens of our country.  There is no reason to believe Afghans will be any different.  The backlog at the State Department and the slowness of Congress to authorize more slots for visas are indefensible.  These people helped us.  There is no reason for denying them entry.  Rather, they too can become productive parts of the US economy and enrich our culture.  America's moral duty and reputation hang in the balance.