Omar Fadhil’s story is familiar. As an American who has traveled in and out of Iraq via Jordon, I have witnessed many times the seperation of the Iraq citizens at the Airport.
I noticed one of the comments actually suggested that the American Liberals were responsible. How Juvenile such thinking is. There are many reasons for the Jordanian government to be careful, but understanding that need also does not dignify or justify the Human Rights abuses employed at the Amman Airport. I was one of the fortunate ones as I traveled on a Diplomatic Passport, but I am very aware of the treatment recieved by the Iraqi travelers. It is undignified and unjust. If they decided to, the US Embassy could interviene on Omar’s behalf, but I am sure that will not happen either. Overall the whole situation is very sad indeed.
The Iraqi people deserve American assistance beyond guns and bullets. They need American help outside of all the Iraqi military bases we are building for them.
I do believe that the opportunity to really be helpful to those we supposedly rescued (the Iraqi people) has passed. After three years in Iraq I have returned to America. Hopefully I will help to accomadate the peaceful and just end to the hell on earth which is now the day to day life of every Iraqi.
