Saturday September 12, 2009, 7:51 pm
Kudos to Chris Shanks for his deligent job in creating Band-e-Amir the first National Park in Afghanistan.Also the Govt for making it happen to benefit the people and most important for flora and fauna of Afghanistan.

Sunday September 13, 2009, 6:00 am
Absolutely magic... a definite step in the right direction, so the next generation will benefit tremendously from the effort that the Canadians have put into creating this magnificent park

Sunday September 13, 2009, 12:52 pm
This is a fabulous accomplishment and one which I think could and should be applied to Jerusalem where some of the major religions of the world can share a peaceful international park to allow all to worship in their holiest of holy temples/mosques/churches, etc. It should be a place of peace and contemplation of what God's wishes are for all of us. Maybe one day we'll understand what our purpose is here on earth.

Sunday September 13, 2009, 1:11 pm
God bless the earth. The sentiment is nice, but how realistic is it to do this when the surrounding area is in turmoil? Won't the nuts damage this, too, if they know about it?

Sunday September 13, 2009, 2:26 pm
This is awesome. great for the upcoming generation.
Tx Cher

Sunday September 13, 2009, 3:41 pm
We should celebrate the good news of a national park for the Afghanistani people - this is the beginning of many good things to follow.A thousand thanks to Chris Shanks

Sunday September 13, 2009, 3:45 pm


I couldn't agree more Roseann!!!

Sunday September 13, 2009, 7:50 pm
Noted , thanks !!

Sunday September 13, 2009, 11:13 pm
Well done Canada!

Monday September 14, 2009, 7:34 am
What a triumph! And Chris waited 30 years for it. With the US and UNESCO helping and the release of the list of protected species, this park is a blessing for the Afghan people and an example of cooperation among nations. I celebrate with you, Roseanne et al.I