Liberal interest groups complain volubly about the war in Iraq but conveniently ignore the things they could do to help the people of Iraq. Why aren't more feminists talking about women's rights in Iraq? Why isn't the ACLU helping support an independent Iraqi judiciary? Why don't we hear more about humanitarian groups sending their support?
I know it is dangerous - I was there. But you don't have to be there to help. Many American troops would be glad to do certain tasks and there are surprisingly many relatively safe areas that humanitarian groups could work from. Put your money wear your mouth is.
Christopher Hitchens had this idea first and argues more effectively than I have in an article at Slate.com.
2 comments:
Idaho,
I have been saying for months, how come more women (feminists)aren't lobbying for our sisters in Iraq??? It is comforting to hear others feel the same. And the environmentalists? Lots of work 'over there'! Speaking of, have you seen the show?
Later - JudyM
What show are you talking about?
My guess is that the liberals want to hang the the expected failure in Iraq from the neck of the Republican party like a millstone.
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