Don't shout at the telly: An army of emotion

In this month's compelling on the sofa discussion, young volunteers consider the response to the death of British soldiers in Afghanistan. John Conroy argues the terrible tragedy for families should be a personal one and our emotional reactions will not help clarify what's going on but further undermine the politics we need.

Recommended links:

• Article by Seumus Milne: How many more will die in vain before we withdraw?
• Article by Mick Hume: Afghanistan, the West has defeated itself
• BBC Q&A: Foreign Forces in Afghanistan
• Don't Shout at the Telly with Brendan O'Neill
• Stop the War Coalition website