There are good and bad people and units here in Iraq. Some soldiers I encounter are indifferent to the big picture or too arrogant to understand that we’re here to serve Iraq and Iraqis and not the other way around. I choose not to focus on those negatives, because by and large, the soldiers and units here are doing good things. They do understand the big picture and that helping Iraq helps America.
Danjel Bout has written a post that really tore my heart apart. It’s units like his and soldiers like those he describes that are the key to winning in Iraq.
The memory of that wisp of a boy stayed with me, and after a few days I asked SSG Spite if he could think of anything we might be able to do for the family. SSG Spite said that he would see what he could do and then disappeared for the rest of the day.”
Danjel Bout, In Iraq
There are so many Iraqis who have so little. And most of them are graceful about it. Go read the story. Think about how lucky you are to be an American when you’re done.
Happy Holidays.
The election is tomorrow.