Farris?
Posted on 01/02/2006 3:30:44 PM PST by Pikamax
Fort Lauderdale teen rests from Iraq trip, promises to share details
By Tonya Alanez, Sallie James and Jamie Malernee Staff Writers
January 2, 2006, 6:06 PM EST
Crossing a busy street to speak briefly with the media isn't always the safest thing, but for a teenager who spent a portion of his holiday break alone in Baghdad, it was a comparatively safe trip in the name of politeness.
Farris Hassan, the Fort Lauderdale 16-year-old whose solo trip to Iraq stunned his family, made a brief statement to reporters Monday afternoon, promising more comprehensive comments Tuesday evening and saying little else.
"I will make a statement tomorrow and everything will found out then," he said, flanked by his sister and two brothers. "I came back, I'm pretty tired and I need to rest, and I'm preparing my statement at this time."
Hassan, a high school junior who returned to South Florida Sunday evening, said that while he wasn't yet ready to speak at length about his trip, he didn't want people waiting outside his father's Lauderdale-by-the-Sea condominium all night long.
"I feel bad that you're all out here in the sun and I want you to go home and relax and have dinner," he said, adding later, "I felt bad that you all were out here."
(Excerpt) Read more at sun-sentinel.com ...
Yawn.
Yawn ... Yawn ...Yawn
I imagine the libs have already got to him, lest he say something good about our efforts there.
Wonder if Soros has cut the check yet?
If the kid is soft enough in the head to do this, I doubt he did this for conservative reasons. I'm hoping this isn't another Cindy Shehan in the making.
This was one bone-head move!
Has Oprah booked him yet?
Yup - I really can't wait for his "statement." What an arrogant little punk. Dear spoiled brat - the world has nothing to learn from you.
Oh, Brother.
"I will make a statement tomorrow."
Well, he has the lingo down, so that probably means he has a press agent already.
I actually like this story. I suppose it's because he did something I not so secretly wish I could do. I mean, I don't go there because I'd probably get my head chopped off, but I sure would love to see what it's like over there, without all the filtering you get from the MSM and even the blogs.
I'm looking forward to reading his statement. Bet it was quite a story. Foolhardy, yes -- boring, no.
D
Leni
Farris?
If not she's slipping.
he will be on baa-baa waa-waa the view or Larry King after perky Katie has given him a clinically anal exam
Oh, I kinda doubt that....
From an essay he wrote...
There is a struggle in Iraq between good and evil, between those striving for freedom and liberty and those striving for death and destruction. You are aware of the heinous acts of the terrorists: Women and children massacred, innocent aid workers decapitated, indiscriminate murder. You are also aware of the heroic aspirations of the Iraqi people: liberty, democracy, security, normality. Those terrorists are not human but pure evil. For their goals to be thwarted, decent individuals must answer justice's call for help ... So I will.
Life is not about money, fame, or power. Life is about combating the forces of evil in the world, promoting justice, helping the misfortunate, and improving the welfare of our fellow man. Progress requires that we commit ourselves to such goals. We are not here on Earth to hedonistically pleasure ourselves, but to serve each other and the creator. What deed is greater than sacrificing one's luxuries for the benefit of those less blessed? ...
I know I can't do much. I know I can't stop all the carnage and save the innocent. But I also know I can't just sit here ...
I feel guilty living in a big house, driving a nice car, and going to a great school. I feel guilty hanging out with friends in a cafe without the fear of a suicide bomber present. I feel guilty enjoying the multitude of blessings, which I did nothing to deserve, while people in Iraq, many of them much better then me, are in terrible anguish. This inexorable guilt I feel transforms into a boundless empathy for the distress of the misfortunate and into a compassionate love for my fellow man ...
Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless the one who gives them.
Going to Iraq will broaden my mind. We kids at Pine Crest (School) live such sheltered lives. I want to experience during my Christmas the same hardships ordinary Iraqis experience everyday, so that I may better empathize with their distress. I also want to immerse myself in their environment in order to better comprehend the social and political elements ...
I plan on doing humanitarian work with the Red Cross. I will give my mind, body, and spirit to helping Iraqis rebuild their lives. Hopefully I will get the chance to build houses, distribute food supplies, and bring a smile or two to some poor children.
I know going to Iraq will be incredibly risky. There are thousands of people there that desperately want my head. There are millions of people there that mildly prefer my demise merely because I am American. Nevertheless, I will go there to love and help my neighbor in distress, if that endangers my life, so be it ...
If I know what is needed and what is right, but do not act on my moral conscience, I would be a hypocrite. I must do what I say decent individuals should do. I want to live my days so that my nights are not full of regrets. Therefore, I must go.
As 16 year old boys go, not bad!
Momma is so happy he's home safe, she'll never send him to his room again. They'll buy him a Harley. Someone will come up with a scholarship and this "stupid" kid will still be stupid 50 years from now....if he doesn't do something REAL STUPID.
Thank you Hildy. Feeling guilt over having material wealth doesn't impress me much. Many on the left suffer from this and their solution's are terrible.
I did a few things as a teenager that could've gotten me killed and I suspect I'm not alone.
And for a lot dumber reasons than this kid had.
I for one would like to hear his story.
Thanks for the link. Hadn't seen that side of him before. Ok, he wanted the truth the msm wasn't giving him but he still did a very stupid thing.
That's fine. I'm sure it will be interesting.
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