Iraqi children bear the burden

[Orwellian_Ghost]

Iraqi children bear the burden of an uncalled-for war
By CÉSAR CHELALA
GUEST COLUMNIST

NEW YORK -- Looking at photos of Iraqi children maimed by the war makes the conflict unforgettable. Reflecting on the causes that led to that war makes it unforgivable. Slowly but steadily new information is coming out on the effects of the war on children, and how it has affected not only their health but also their quality of life and prospects for the future.

One child dies every five minutes because of the war, and many more are left with severe injuries. Of the estimated 4 million Iraqis who have been displaced in Iraq or left the country, 1.5 million are children. For the most part, they don't have access to basic health care, education, shelter or water and sanitation. They carry on their shoulders the tragic consequences of an uncalled for war.

"Sick or injured children, who could otherwise be treated by simple means, are left to die in the hundreds because they don't have access to basic medicines or other resources. Children who have lost hands, feet and limb are left without prostheses. Children with grave psychological distress are left untreated." That is the assessment of 100 British and Iraqi doctors.

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http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/340665_iraqikids23.html

[NNN0LHI]

1. But the NYT keeps telling us how swell things are in Iraq now

The fecking liars they are.

Don

[magellan]

2. No problem, I'm sure those who survive to adulthood will want to repay US kindness

:sarcasm: