Dec. 2, 2009, 3:50 a.m. - Some black lawmakers say they oppose President Barack Obama's plan to send more than 30,000 troops to Afghanistan.

Rep. Barbara Lee, who is head of the Congressional Black Caucus, said she is prepared to offer legislation that would halt funding for the surge in troops.

“While I recognize the harsh realities of war and I applaud President Obama for his thorough review of United States Policy in Afghanistan - I must respectfully disagree with the president," the California Democrat said. “His decision to implement yet another unnecessary and counterproductive escalation of troops in Afghanistan is disappointing.

“We can't continue to send more troops and expect different results," she said. “Our military is already stretched too thin. Afghanistan needs a political solution -- not a military one. Adding more troops won't change this important fact."

Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. also apposes Obama's planned surge in Afghanistan. However, the Illinois Democrat stopped short of saying if he would support Lee's legislation to cut funding.

"I consider myself one of the president's men," Jackson said. "But, I'm deeply skeptical about his plan. I hope and want to be convinced that it will work."