Donkeys in the Desert represent Democrats
Abroad in Iraq; they were referenced in this piece in the Yew Yorker:
http://www.newyorker.com/talk/content/?040614ta_talk_mcgrath and here:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6257852/
The author of the following letter, Kael Weston, was interviewed at the Democratic Convention: http://www.pacificviews.org/weblog/archives/000337.html
Weston's letter, circulated to Democrats Abroad with explicit urging to pass it on, is below the jump.
I write from Fallujah, Iraq. While not a Ohio resident, I feel the need to
write in support of Paul Hackett's bid for Congress -- the special eleciton
to be held August 2. I worked with Paul in Fallujah over an intense
three-month period, throughout a very difficult time - during and after U.S.
Marine-led military operations in the city. He demonstrated the qualities
of a real leader: brave, honest, conscientious and committed.
Washington needs to hear and benefit from more "ground truth" about Iraq --
and less posturing. Paul has Fallujah "street cred" when it comes to Iraq.
Ohio and America deserve a representative in Congress who can help ensure
that Iraq facts are presented in coming months, not spin.
Those of us still here, in the distant western Iraq deserts of Al Anbar
Province and dangerous Sunni Triangle (including many Ohioans), would be
well served by Paul Hackett in Congress. He would be able to hold
Administration leaders accountable -- there has been far too little of that
-- while we continue to work for success in Iraq.
I urge Ohio voters to give Paul the opportunity to continue to serve his
country and Ohio, and in so doing, serve his fellow service members still in
Iraq. We will be better off with him in Washington. The Iraq debate back
home needs an Iraq war veteran's voice and perspective. Paul uniquely
offers that.
Please feel free to pass this message on -- and don't forget to check out
www.hackettforcongress.com
Sincerely,
John Kael Weston
Camp Fallujah
Fallujah, Iraq
jkweston@hotmail.com
donkeysinthedesert@hotmail.com