tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post3811770065694798356..comments2023-09-28T05:52:52.110-04:00Comments on The Ground Truth in Iraq: Iraqi Refugees Find Legal Footing in LebanonErik K. Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870861092770458296noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-43452529121412503752008-02-28T15:36:00.000-05:002008-02-28T15:36:00.000-05:00Most of those who left did so because they were th...Most of those who left did so because they were threatened in Iraq. Some were targeted by insurgents due to their professions -- doctors, teachers, even hairdressers, any job that could be deemed "too secular," not to mention those who worked for the U.S. forces in some capacity. Often people in such occupations had their families and extended families threatened as well. Can you imagine receiving a serious, credible death threat just because your second cousin has a job somebody doesn't like? Sadly, that is the reality in Iraq.<BR/><BR/>Still others had to flee neighborhoods that just weren't safe. Many, including children, witnessed unspeakable crimes and were traumatized.<BR/><BR/>Very few who have left Iraq didn't absolutely have to. And very many would like to go back and rebuild their country -- when it is safe and stable enough for them to do so.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12915898687956923224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-47144437112535353802008-02-28T13:59:00.000-05:002008-02-28T13:59:00.000-05:00Why don't they want to return to their homeland, I...Why don't they want to return to their homeland, Iraq? They are the ones that can bring peace and stability instead of leaving Iraq to the radicals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com