Yes, I'm sure that's it.
The Taliban is simply misunderstood scamps.
Yesterday, BBC reported that the Taliban was chanting "Death to America", but in a very nice way.
So, it's not always WHAT you say, but how you say it.

No, people are back in the streets and the street markets and stores are open for business. Sadly, it most likely won't last after the USA pulls out its troops at the end of the month.