Wonder what the little girl is thinking? Which future she would choose? Traditional wife and mother or educated participant in a new Iraqi society?
American influence on the Arab world will effect positive change, not by force but example. To me, this image represents a Pandora's Box that cannot be closed in the Muslim world. Iraqi women have seen American/Western women free to make choices, working along side men as full partners, not just in military roles, but NGO's, governance and media. One suspects their female children will question the traditional role of citizenship-by-proxy and not be satisfied until they too have a choice.
Also consider that many on the Left, including the so-called feminist movement, are so caught up in political dogma and desperation to regain power that they would walk away from that little girl.
Thanks to Sgt Hook for the amazing photos and stories on his site. IMO- a daily must read.
Posted by feste at January 9, 2004 09:31 AM | TrackBackOne would think that groups like NOW would be praising the current administration's efforts for women in Afghanistan and Iraq.....all I hear are crickets. Thanks for the link.
Posted by: Sgt Hook at January 9, 2004 10:02 AMNOW is so over, they have shown their true colors in standing behind (a carefully chosen phrase) a work-place harrasser and ignoring the desperate plight of millions of women by supporting repressive, patriarchial regimes for political expediency.
Ironic that the feminist leadership has chosen so poorly that they have become irrelevant...an example of be careful for what you wish?