Should the US negotiate with the Taliban in Afghanistan? (real possibility)

Sure, Why not? However the negotiations should lead to nothing less than the Taliban's full capitulation. No buyouts i.e. "the surge" in Iraq, just their complete willingness to cease and desist. If they are willing to lay down their arms and join the rest of the civillized world, we would welcome them. I know that will never happen with them, so i'll go with option (d) on the pole: tacoes!