On "The Situation Room" today, we asked viewers the following questions, and here are some of our favorite responses that we didn't get to read on air:

Why is support for the war in Afghanistan declining?

Fighting a war in Afghanistan like anywhere else in the Middle East is like playing Pac-Man... for every terrorist you kill, twice as many pop back up.
Mary, Mississippi

Americans are becoming disenchanted with Afghanistan precisely because it's becoming more and more like Iraq. And why? Because those brainless idiots in the White House decided to go after Saddam Hussein instead of "staying the course" (Bush's words) in Afghanistan and apprehending Osama bin Laden. Two missions that rate "not accomplished."
Gabe, Coral Springs, Florida

The very important war in Afghanistan is failing because Bush decided conquering Iraq's oil wells were more important. As Iraq disintegrated, it supplied a strategic and tactical model for the enemy in Afghanistan.
Joe, Phoenix, Arizona

Jack, There are three reasons Afghanistan is losing public support. They are Iraq, Iraq and Iraq. Rich, Fort White, Florida

What kind of standard would the U.S. set if it didn't allow detainees to challenge their detention in U.S. courts?

I am 25 years old and a veteran. It is very important that the American people know that even though the detainees do not represent a government they must still be given any rights that we would want our sons and daughters fighting for us to have. Any changes we make to the Geneva Conventions will allow other nations to do the same and render them useless.
Kenneth

The U.S. would not be "setting" any kind of standard. It would be destroying any kind of standard that might fall under the category of "justice." This is the very definition of kangaroo court.
Rita, Seattle, Washington

If we take away every liberty given to man, then we are no better than the terrorists.
Dean

Jack, by not allowing detainees to challenge their detention in U.S. courts, we will have demonstrated to the world our willingness to get right down in the gutter with the terrorists. Should be a great recruiting tool for Al Qaeda.
Gary, Port Townsend, Washington

Why do you think the Bush administration decided to declassify parts of the National Intelligence Estimate?

Jack, You mean released only the parts they want us to see... Smoke screen like always.
Billy, Georgia

I think it would look worse for the Bush Administration if they hadn't declassified the report. I also think they "cherry picked" what they wanted the American people to know.
Charlotte

The reason is politics, politics, politics. While lamenting that administration foes leaked classified information to embarrass Bush, he doesn't hesitate to release additional national security information to defend his failed legacy. What a guy!
Dorian, Austin, Texas

Isn't anyone else scratching their head over the absurdity of declassifying a national intelligence estimate to counter political criticism? Are these things classified for a reason or are they not?
Martin, Concord, New Hampshire