They probably have the closest relationship with the current (ugh) Afghan regime, stemming from their decade long assistance to oust the Soviets. And Ossam bin Laden is a very popular figure within Pakistan. Additionally, there is a lot of anti-American and pro-fundamentalist sentiment within their country.


All of which means it took some guts on their part to throw their lot in with us, especially so early on. But they have good reasons to do so:


1. The attacks were an abomination and they aren't foolish enough to think the Taliban's bleatings of innocence are anything but self-serving lies. This plainly seems a question of simple morality.


2. Retribution figures to be terrible. They apparently had no involvement [an assumption by this ignorant Floridian] and deserve to escape it.


3. The fundamentalists pose a threat to them as well. If you don't appreciate what life is like for the average Afghani under the Taliban regime it pretty well sucks.


Their reasons seem perfectly reasonable and sincere and I hope everyone (of us) appreciates their cooperation.