Bacha Bazi

As disgusting as it is, I am highly unsurprised by the culture of Bacha Bazi. For years we have heard about the sex trafficking and molestation of children up to grown adults in foreign countries and during war times. It is absolutely ridiculous as to the fact that American soldiers are not allowed to intervene or protect these young boys who are sexually abused. Though I do understand that it is normal culture to middle easterners. I suppose the reason Americans are in these countries is not to protect these young boys from sexual abuse, but to assist the population as a whole from their enemies.
As I think about it, I really could put myself into the shoes of the officers and commanders harassing the boys. Not only the foreigners, but the American men who partook in the actions against these individuals. When you are placed into power over such easily influenced people and you have that military title, you would get away with virtually anything. You can tell yourself you are above the law because as an American officer, who is going to nark on you? Besides your own men? The Afghani men do not care, they probably support you and as you to join. They’re your own allies, so why not just go or it? Especially when you think no one will stop you.