tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post4123002726228403451..comments2023-09-28T05:52:52.110-04:00Comments on The Ground Truth in Iraq: Desperate Refugees Forced Into ProstitutionErik K. Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870861092770458296noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-75140695826696326872008-03-19T16:55:00.000-04:002008-03-19T16:55:00.000-04:00the problem is with muslims in the middle east not...the problem is with muslims in the middle east not only bush. why are these so-called muslims the saudi's and others buying sex from these innocent iraqi girls they should be their protectors they should be helping them by donating money.not exploiting them they are scum and a bunch of hypocrites i hope they burn in hell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-87357192250756058542008-03-19T16:52:00.000-04:002008-03-19T16:52:00.000-04:00the problem is with muslims in the middle east not...the problem is with muslims in the middle east not only bush. why are these so-called muslims the saudi's and others buying sex from these innocent iraqi girls they should be their protectors they should be helping them by donating money.not exploiting them they are scum and a bunch of hypocrites i hope they burn in hell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-7588113347518857442007-12-04T22:21:00.000-05:002007-12-04T22:21:00.000-05:00Saddam was a heartless and a ruthless dictator tha...Saddam was a heartless and a ruthless dictator that imposed his will on his people. But when he ruthlessly ruled Iraq, this young girl lived dignified with her family. They were able to provide her with food and shelter. She used to have friends. Probably used to smile and play with dolls. Providing basic necessities was achievable in an economically sustainable system. <BR/><BR/>Today, and many long years after the American interference, she is a refugee in Syria. Syrian law doesn’t permit her or her mother to work. Perhaps this is due to their refugee status. Today, she is selling her body on the streets of Damascus. She is trying to feed her mother and younger brother. I would love to ask Mr. Bush whether he would call this prostitution. Is it?<BR/><BR/>How is America planning to restore this young girl’s honour? What about years of lost education? Never mind the above, what about her health and mental well-being? George W. Bush is also a heartless and a ruthless leader who is democratically elected by his people. I just wonder, which of the two evils is really worse?fadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05585112283672479061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-15656356076374209372007-06-07T12:57:00.000-04:002007-06-07T12:57:00.000-04:00Geoff - I too was disturbed by the fact that famil...Geoff - I too was disturbed by the fact that family members are "pimping" their young girls. The saddest part is, these aren't the kind of monsters who generally deal in child prostitution. They are proud, religious people who have a devastating choice: prostitute the young girl, or let the whole family starve.<BR/><BR/>What we need is a substantial increase in aid for Iraqi refugees and IDPs, accompanied by a comprehensive strategy for making sure that aid gets these women and girls off the streets and out of brothels masquerading as nightclubs.Emily Stivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196906418900661808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-78818123223399439282007-06-06T11:24:00.000-04:002007-06-06T11:24:00.000-04:00As I was reading this blog, the fact that "girls [...As I was reading this blog, the fact that "girls [are] pimped by the mother or aunt" struck me in two ways. First, being the most obvious, is the absolute abhorrence this situation evokes. Second, is the absolute need for the commencement of serious economic development. the fact that these women have to "pimp" their own daughters and nieces out just to get by is appalling. Having zero jobs that are even an ounce more preferable than prostitution shines light on a pretty severe problem. To get these women back on their feet and to get the terrible situation in Iraq under control, economic development and infrastructure repair need to become congruent in their importance in the eyes of our law makers.Geoff Schaeferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05061582791900736630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-50285632572543121962007-05-31T15:06:00.000-04:002007-05-31T15:06:00.000-04:00Anonymous - just because refugees turning to prost...Anonymous - just because refugees turning to prostitution is not new doesn't mean it's not a tragic problem we need to do something about.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous - it may be similar in some ways, but we're talking about straining the public services of a Third World country as opposed to the U.S. I'm afraid the situation is far more dire for Iraqi refugees in Syria than it is for Central American immigrants here.Emily Stivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196906418900661808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-50190179899091938752007-05-31T14:24:00.000-04:002007-05-31T14:24:00.000-04:00The refugee problem concerning overwhelmed public ...The refugee problem concerning overwhelmed public services sounds so similar to our own problem with illegal aliens pouring across ou border.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-49456103386049832092007-05-31T14:20:00.000-04:002007-05-31T14:20:00.000-04:00Unfortunately, this is nothing new in warfare. It...Unfortunately, this is nothing new in warfare. It is almost a standard to be expected. It certainly happened in Nam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-6309390817550299652007-05-31T13:30:00.000-04:002007-05-31T13:30:00.000-04:00It is most definitely wide spread. The Islamic fai...It is most definitely wide spread. The Islamic faith may be strict in many respects, but it allows for cases of extreme need. Anyway, these women really don't have a choice - no other jobs are available, so it's prostitution or starvation for the entire family.Emily Stivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196906418900661808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-84313415811659294542007-05-31T12:57:00.000-04:002007-05-31T12:57:00.000-04:00Considering how strict the Muslims are reported to...Considering how strict the Muslims are reported to be, it's hard to believe this is widespread.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com