There's something remarkable happening in Washington for the next couple of days. It is Iraqi veterans speaking about their experiences in a war situation, openly, including speaking about atrocities commited against the Iraqi public. It is being run by IVAW (Iraq Veterans Against War).It can be viewed on the web, and seeing as it doesn't seem to be getting much coverage over here, I thought i'd highlight it. Please watch it, it shows what ordinary people are reduced to in horrendous circumstances.
The first Winter Soldier event took place after the Vietnam War, and was moderated by John Kerry. They got the name from the Thomas Paine article written in the winter of 1776, during the American War of Independence. The first line reads:
"These are times that try mens souls."
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