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I have been
listening to the report about the WMD’s by Mr. David Kay. Now, all of you
in the West must know that as far as we, the Iraqis, are concerned, we care very
little that stocks of WMD’s existed or not at the time of liberation. For
us Saddam and his regime were in themselves, the most lethal WMD that cost our
people hundreds of thousands of victims not to mention the destruction of the
economy and the very fabric of society in our afflicted country. That regime was
a dead end for our people and with its continuation there was no hope whatsoever
for the future. Mr. David Kay did mention something about this, and he should
know, since he spent so much time in Iraq and has intimate knowledge of the
situation. Saddamism is a cancer that we have yet to recover from. Western
intervention lead by the U.S.A. was a God send to us, despite all the pain and
misery that accompanied the operation and the repercussions that continue to
rock the process of recuperation and rebirth of the nation. The U.S. soldiers
are bravely standing in the thick of the turmoil and contributing with their
blood and sweat not to mention the treasure of their land, towards curing us
from the remaining ulcers of the disease after having performed the main surgery
which no one else even dared even to think
of.
Perhaps,
the interests of our people were not the main consideration that led to that
action; nevertheless, that does not change anything about the importance and
implications for the people of Iraq of this tremendous historical act. Yes there
is pain, chaos and loss; yet on the other hand, there is possibility of hope,
and a clearly discernible “light at the end of tunnel”, to use this
worn out
phrase.
Were
we better off during Saddam’s time? - A question to which many outsiders
are very keen to know our answer. Well, in many respects the streets are much
more insecure, yet the security that existed in Saddam’s days was like
someone quietly waiting for certain death; like a cancer stricken individual
carrying the disease in his guts with no hope or attempt at cure. Yes, the pain
and torture may be much more terrible when the surgeon has operated and the
disease is tackled; but at least there is hope of recovery and healing, and the
prospect of life saving. And this is not allegory, nor a parable; this is coming
from someone whose house has been standing in the midst of bombs and explosions
for so long now, protected by none but the mercy and grace of the Lord; from
someone who has suffered robbery, kidnapping and constant daily
danger.
And
here we are, trying to organize elections, trying to control the security
situation, trying to restart the reconstruction, able to talk, able to think,
able to watch satellite T.V., use the internet, the mobile etc. – in short
everything that we have been forbidden to do before. And without the slightest
hesitation, we hail with
Love
and
Gratitude
our giant U.S. friend and his allies, standing with us shoulder to shoulder,
braving the elements, braving death, calumny and hatred, shedding blood; to help
us heal, to help us reach the shores of safety. And make no mistake, the
campaign is winning and will achieve its objectives. Make no mistake; you have
already created an allied nation in the very heart of the M.E. despite all
appearances, which will produce all the long term benefits and consequences so
many times reiterated by President Bush, to the ridicule and insults of the
profoundly mistaken, of the profoundly
hating.
America,
stay the course - God, Decency, Honor, Hope and everything that is virtuous and
right is on your side, beside the majority of the Iraqi people. America do not
waiver, for you have never waged a more noble and just campaign in your entire
history. America, we are winning, God’s willing, and
Victory
is coming sooner than many might
think.
Salaam
You
too, brother.
Peace.
And
I hope you're right.
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