Americans aren’t hearing the whole story about life in Iraq and United States involvement there, according to Dave Schmidt, who has talked to anyone who will listen about positive aspects, since his return to Pratt last July.
During a year in Iraq with an Army Reserves unit based in Pittsburg, Schmidt witnessed, and in some cases, was a part of changes that are making life better for Iraqis.
“We’re doing the right thing. We’re helping but that’s not the type of stories national newswires pick up and send back here.”
For whatever reason, national media focuses on suicide bombings or crowds of people complaining about the U.S. presence in their country, he said. What is not shown is that once the cameras are turned off, those same people are expressing their gratitude for a sustainable source of power and safe schools for their children...
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