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Iraqi voices: Zeinab
BBC News ^ | Wednesday, 8 September, 2004 | Iraqis

Posted on 09/09/2004 9:22:25 PM PDT by fuzzy122

Our teachers began to take care of us and of our studies.

Under the previous regime, when we were handed our textbooks they used to be of poor quality and falling apart.

Now, by and large, we receive brand new textbooks.

The school has also began to distribute free stationary and there is a renewed focus on sports including the refurbishment of facilities and the buying of new sports equipment.

I am also a Girl Scout and, together with others, I am responsible for the saluting of the flag ceremony every Thursday.

Financially, I am also better off because my father's income has been increased.

As a result I am now able to buy clothes that suit me!

I look forward to the future with optimism, and I long for my country to be a democratic and a just place.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.bbc.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: freedom; iraq; women
Things look like they're getting better in Iraq, at least that's what these Iraqis say!

Maybe we should wait and see what the DNC says 1st.


Stay Strong,
Fuzzy122

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