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2003-12-10 Iraq

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Posted by Dar 2003-12-10 10:10:31 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Here's part of an email I sent to Chief Wiggles a bit ago. I'd appreciate Rantburg's input, suggestions, and inspiration.

"This is not a single-case scenario. Things like this will continue to happen in Iraq for some time to come. There needs to be an organization set up specifically to deal with such matters. I KNOW such groups existed after WWII. Many of those are now defunct, but some of them should still be around. There are a lot of people, like me, who would like to help, but haven't got a lot, and don't want to see it skimmed off by the established NGOs for bureaucratic and political shenanigans. If someone could set up an umbrella group, see that the majority of the aid got to the people, not some flunky either here or in Iraq, I'm sure the amount of support would be overwhelming. Get the old dogs in TREA, the NCOA, ROA, and similar groups, to do the organizing - YOU KNOW what kinds of skills they can bring to bear.

We should have thought of something like this three months ago, and have it in place already. If it exists, it's doing a lousy job of promotion, and if it doesn't exist, those of us who know what war is like should be ashamed. Whatever, we need to do it now, do it right, and get those girls to safety."

I've been contacting local organizations. Most are sceptical, a few outright hostile. Too many people have been stung by too many scams over the Internet, and everything has to be verified fifteen times. There are some enlightening updates on Chief Wiggle's blog - take a look. Typical outpouring of American generosity and commitment to helping others.

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-12-10 3:53:50 PM|| [http://users.codenet.net/mweather/default.htm] 2003-12-10 3:53:50 PM|| Front Page Top

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