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2004-09-24 Iraq-Jordan

Iraqi Translator's Service Comes at High Cost

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Posted by tipper 2004-09-24 02:26|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Well, this lady belongs in "Profiles in Courage" section. Get her into the US Army, get her to airborne school, and let her go give it her best.

I sense that only a small minority of Iraqis are willing to pay the price of EARNING freedom. Here's one.

More power to her - she has my utmost respect.

Posted by Lone Ranger 2004-09-24 3:12:41 AM|| 2004-09-24 3:12:41 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 People like Sally are why I remain pro-immigration.

Posted by Super Hose 2004-09-24 4:22:18 AM|| 2004-09-24 4:22:18 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 I sense that only a small minority of Iraqis are willing to pay the price of EARNING freedom

Is it not EVER thus? How many Americans were in the Continental Army? Bruce Catton in the Army of the Potomac, speaks of the relatively small core of early volunteers who were the tough core of that army even through the campaign of 1864, surrounded by bounty jumpers, etc - not to mention the millions who avoided service altogether. Its always a few heroes who make nations (Pardon I feel myself sounding uncharecteristically "tory")

Posted by Liberalhawk 2004-09-24 9:06:30 AM|| 2004-09-24 9:06:30 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 Astonishing story that goes far beyond politics. Shakespearian, almost-- her father and step-family are twisted, wicked characters who would make Lear's daughters seem gentle by comparison. If I were a screenwriter or producer I'd option that story, now.

It's especially telling that this noble woman stayed in Baghdad during the war while her cowardly and vicious father and step-family hightailed it to Turkey.

Posted by lex 2004-09-24 2:11:05 PM|| 2004-09-24 2:11:05 PM|| Front Page Top

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