From imgur. This image almost brought tears to my eyes. I am so disappointed in the lack of humanity in the Western press. The plight of Iraqi children not told. So much for human rights bullshitery. [Update April 22, 2012: As a reader pointed out below in the comment section, this image seems to be taken from a public service announcement; not a genuine story. However, … [Read more...] about “Iraqi boy in an orphanage drew his mother and slept in her arms”
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FAIR: “How Many Afghan Kids Need to Die to Make the News?”
(Warning. Image on the left is graphic. Clicking on it will show a larger version of it. Seeing it has made me sick to my stomach.) The U.N. reported in 2009 346 Afghan children were killed and more than half were killed by NATO, mostly through air strikes. Just in the beginning of this month, nine Afghan children were killed by U.S./NATO helicopter attack in Kunar … [Read more...] about FAIR: “How Many Afghan Kids Need to Die to Make the News?”
(Letter) Translation: Chinese-American Military Service Experience In Contrast – Who Am I Fighting For
In contrast to the fairly positive reportng by Sichuan Online on overseas Chinese serving in US military, this article titled "Who Am I Fighting For" exposes a different view of life in the American military. "Who Am I Fighting For" appeared in November 2008 issue of Siwen Times Digest, chronicled a Chinese graduate student's entry into the Iraq war, and the deaths he … [Read more...] about (Letter) Translation: Chinese-American Military Service Experience In Contrast – Who Am I Fighting For
(Letter) Translation: “My American Soldier Diary” – Chengdu Man Serving In American Military
Below is a report from Sichuan Online, about a young man from Chengdu serving in US military, and his forum postings about his experience: http://www.scol.com.cn/nsichuan/cddt/20091112/2009111282836.htm "My American Soldier Diary" - Chengdu Man Serving In American Military: In Kuwait Reminiscing Jiouyanchao … [Read more...] about (Letter) Translation: “My American Soldier Diary” – Chengdu Man Serving In American Military