The other side of the story
- Posted by Beth on June 29th, 2005 filed in General, Iraq, Politics, Support the Troops
Via PrairiePundit, a story of a California man who is serving in Iraq–as a civilian:
After serving five months of a year-long service in Iraq training police forces, Brandon Shoemaker says he realizes now what life is truly like in the Middle East.
“My perception is totally different,” Shoemaker said. “What you see on TV and what’s happening over there are two totally different things.”
The once Selma Police Department detective left town last January to pursue a dream. Never having served in the military was always a regret for Shoemaker, whose family has roots in the armed forces. An opportunity arose through a State Department program, in which he was able to help the war effort as a non-sworn law enforcement trainer.
Just thought you might want to read another story that the Big Media won’t tell you. :wink:
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