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  I think those that are critical of her going into the war zone and/or of an attempted rescue are forgetting one crucial point.
  
  If we are to win our objectives in Afghanistan, namely a more stable 'west friendly' country in which there is no succor for terrorists then we need more than a pure military solution.
  
  We need to win a battle for hearts and minds.
  
  This does need people like this lady, unattached to the military, working to better the lives of the Afghans. The military have a hearts of minds role as well to play but it is not all down to them. Remember also that we British have experience of hearts and minds being played successfully in Malaya and in Oman.
  
  So, yes - we need people like her. We need also the courage and professionalism of our armed forces, and the special forces in particular, who would all volunteer to go into the most dangerous situations and attempt a rescue such as this that tragically failed. This is what they are payed for, what they are good at and what they want to do, without question. They know the risks and are willing undertake those risks.

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