A Danish veteran, Morten Kromann, expresses disillusionment with the current political climate surrounding the Afghanistan inquiry. Following a television appearance with Christian Friis Bach, Kromann realized a fundamental disagreement exists regarding the politicians' accountability for the war’s outcome. Friis Bach suggested politicians should have the power to remove their names from the Afghanistan report, a position Kromann strongly opposes. The veteran argues that he did not fight in Afghanistan for a democracy where politicians evade responsibility. This highlights a growing divide between those who served and those who authorized the mission. The core issue is whether politicians should be held accountable for decisions made during the deployment and its aftermath. Kromann’s statement underscores a sentiment that the sacrifices made in Afghanistan are diminished when political figures seek to distance themselves from the consequences.