A Short Lesson in Callous Disregard for All

"U.S. occupation has destroyed our country, made it into a prison," she said. "Schools are bombed, hospitals are bombed."

"We thank you, Mr. Bush, for liberating our country from Saddam. But now, go out! Please go out!" she said.

These words were spoken today as Cindy Sheehan was arrested, yet again. But, the words were not spoken by Sheehan, nor were they spoken by some American anti-war zealot. In fact, this is not even about Cindy Sheehan.

These words were spoken by Entistar Mohammad Ariabi, an Iranian pharmacist from Baghdad. They were spoken as she, Ms. Sheehan, and some eighteen other women attempted to deliver a petition with 60,000 signatures to the United Nations in New York City. The petition was to ask the UN to step in and encourage the United States to leave Iraq before an all out civil war ensues. (As I have made perfectly clear, my position is that this has been a civil war for well over a year, but never mind that.) Four women were arrested for sitting on the sidewalk.

I have no idea where these signatures came from, nor does anyone from the UN. They could be signatures from 60,000 Iraqi citizens, or 60,000 Americans, or somewhere in between. But, the UN wasn't interested; they refused to open the doors and let the women deliver the document.

I ask, what harm could it do to accept a petition from a lady who's country we have destroyed? A lady whom we have "liberated?" This was clearly different than your typical American anti-war protest. Ms. Ariabi is not a housewife from Texas, nor did she have a son murdered during the illegal occupation of her soverign country. At least not one that was a member of the US military. Her story is not widely known, at least not yet. I do think that we will hear more of this woman and her story in the near future. In fact, I can guarantee it.

Ms. Ariabi is heading to Washington D.C. tomorrow to deliver the petition to the White House. Undoubtedly, she will receive the same cold shoulder that she received at the UN. They will refuse to take the petition, some more folks, including Ms. Sheehan will likely be arrested again, and the real reason for their visit will be ignored. As long as it is out of sight, it doesn't exist. At least in the eyes of the madman. Anyway, he's got a port deal to save. No time for an Iraqi citizen.

The fact that we are not wanted any longer in Iraq is obvious to everyone, including George W. Boosh. The problem is that Boosh doesn't care what Ms. Ariabi thinks, nor does he care what the Iraqi people think. Just like he doesn't care what the people he was appointed to represent think. A callous disregard for all in the world who rightly choose to disagree with him. I guess the Iraqi's are receiving a first hand lesson as to what Democracy, Boosh style really is. Not a Democracy at all.

George Boosh, you sicken me.

Cyclone


"The ambassador and the general were briefing me on the--vast majority of Iraqis want to live in a peaceful, free world. And, we will find these people and bring them to justice."

George W. Boosh
Washington D.C.----October 27, 2003