Larry Sabato, the director of the UVA Center for Politics, says it is a difficult situation for Americans to watch unfold. “The loss of life is the most important thing of all. The fact that over 2,400 Americans have lost their lives trying to preserve freedom for Afghans, and now we don’t see a return on that very high price and blood and treasure ... it’s easy to understand why people are so upset,” Sabato said. “It’s gonna be a miracle if there isn’t a lot of bloodshed.” However, Sabato says, sending troops back likely will not be the cure-all solution.