Afghan flees war zone home, shot 4 times in Norway

[UrbScotty]

Source: Detroit Free Press

Hussein Kazemi has faced danger many times before. Maybe that’s why the teenager still can smile as he sits in his hospital bed, bullet wounds in both legs and an arm, and images of a crazed gunman in his head.

The asylum-seeker from Afghanistan, who sought safe harbor in Norway two years ago, is one of dozens still hospitalized after a gun rampage on an island campsite killed at least 86 people — mostly teens and young adults. A Norwegian with anti-immigration views has been arrested in the attack, which left scores wounded and several presumed missing somewhere in the water.

“I experienced many dangers in Afghanistan. But this is the worst experience I will ever have in my life,” the 19-year-old said in a bedside interview Sunday, two days after the attack.

Even so, he still holds a positive view of his adopted home. “I have experienced much good in Norway, so much good,” he said.

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[Fearless]

1. “I have experienced much good in Norway, so much good,” he said.

The difference between there and here is startling and sad.

[MADem]

2. ???

He didn't get shot here. Why the gratuitous 'dis?'

USG hasn't been cheap w/the Afghan refugee money, either.

[Fearless]

4. I'm speaking of the Muslim witch hunt after 9/11

[MADem]

6. There were plenty of people who went the other way, too.

You're always going to find jerks in the world.

[micraphone]

3. This guy was using dum dums..

.. he IS one the lucky ones.

[UrbScotty]

5. Indeed. (nt)