CamEdwards
04-10-2003, 12:57 PM
The small Iraqi-American community here in Oklahoma City held a very low key celebration today.
I went out to talk with a few people.
I haven't been hugged by so many guys since the last time Fritz invited me over to play poker. :)
It was truly a great feeling to talk to these people about their past and their future.
Among the stories I heard... a 16 year old who walked from southern Iraq into Saudi Arabia with his family after the first Gulf War. He's a completely American teenager, but man... I just can't imagine a four year old doing that.
Anyway, I'd suggest if you need a pick me up, no matter what side you're on, you find someone in your community who's an Iraqi-American. Just tell them you're glad to see Saddam fall and get ready for some incredible stories (and lots of man-hugs).
I went out to talk with a few people.
I haven't been hugged by so many guys since the last time Fritz invited me over to play poker. :)
It was truly a great feeling to talk to these people about their past and their future.
Among the stories I heard... a 16 year old who walked from southern Iraq into Saudi Arabia with his family after the first Gulf War. He's a completely American teenager, but man... I just can't imagine a four year old doing that.
Anyway, I'd suggest if you need a pick me up, no matter what side you're on, you find someone in your community who's an Iraqi-American. Just tell them you're glad to see Saddam fall and get ready for some incredible stories (and lots of man-hugs).