Same Donkey, Different Blanket
It’s bad enough if your parents make a suprise visit when you’re say, away at College. But how would you handle it if your Mum popped up in the middle of Iraq when you’re on active duty?!?
After serving nine months in Afghanistan, my son was deployed to the Sunni Triangle on January 9, 2004. I sought support from “military moms” then realized that none amongst us knew what was really going on there. Three weeks ago, I packed my bag, traveled to Baghdad and talked to GIs, Iraqi professionals, and Iraqi mothers affected by the occupation. I learned about: Random shootings: jittery GIs shoot Iraqi civilians in the streets. Anwar Jeward lost her husband, 18 year old son, and 14 and 8 year old daughters this way. Her 10 year old daughter, Abir, was left for dead in the street after a female GI stole the gold earrings from the child’s ears.
Earlier here.