The concept that "The war makes Australia safe" is no different to: -War brings peace; -Killing saves lives; and -Work brings freedom.
No it doesn't.
Most people are familiar with this example: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbeit_macht_frei
What I would like to know is who is funding these 'terrorists' that you've seen and fought??? I have my own ideas but I would like to invite your response.
As I understand it the entire Afghani economy is controlled by the West and all of the banking systems in the middle east and all surrounding nations are controlled by the Bank of International Settlements.
War is not cheap (even for a militia force) so with guns and money being two of the most tightly controlled commodities in existence where are these militia forces getting their money and (in turn) their guns?
