Honest letter to David
This article is just sent as an informant ,That's all!
The war between Iran and Iraq was one of the great human tragedies of recent Middle Eastern history. Perhaps as many as a million people died, many more were wounded, and millions were made refugees. The resources wasted on the war exceeded what the entire Third World spent on public health in a decade.
The war began on September 22, 1980, when Iraqi troops launched a full-scale invasion of Iran. Prior to this date there had been subversion by each country inside the other and also major border clashes. Iraq hoped for a lightning victory against an internationally isolated neighbor in the throes of revolutionary upheaval. But despite Iraq's initial successes, the Iranians rallied and, using their much larger population, were able by mid-1982 to push the invaders out. In June 1982, the Iranians went over to the offensive, but Iraq, with a significant advantage in heavy weaponry which had been provided by Western countries was able to prevent a decisive Iranian breakthrough. The guns finally fell silent on August 20, 1988.
Primary responsibility for the eight long years of bloodletting must rest with the governments of the two countries -- the ruthless military regime of Saddam Hussein in Iraq and the ruthless clerical regime of the Ayatollah Khomeini in Iran. This callous disregard for human life was no less characteristic of Saddam Hussein. And, for that matter, it was also no less characteristic of much of the world community, which not only couldn't be bothered by a few hundred thousand Third World corpses, but tried to profit from the conflict.
France became the major source of Iraq's high-tech weaponry, in no small part to protect its financial stake in that country. The Soviet Union was Iraq's largest weapon's supplier, while jockeying for influence in both capitals. Israel provided arms to Iran, hoping to bleed the combatants by prolonging the war. And at least ten nations sold arms to both of the warring sides.The list of countries engaging in despicable behavior, however, would be incomplete without the United States. The UP.S. objective was not profits from the arms trade, but the much more significant aim of controlling to the greatest extent possible the region's oil resources.
David Letter
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Congratulations on the new job! I'm so happy that everything worked out for you. I had kept you in my prayers, asking that God would grant you the job, and he did. I told you that God hasn't forgotten you Hussein.
 God is truly great. I want you to know that this news really made my day. I feel as if I got the job! Should you ever need anything Hussein, don't hesitate to ask me. If I can help you my friend, I will surely try. I suppose now that you have a second job, I won't be hearing from you as much. That's understandable. I just hope that my friend doesn't forget about me. Today was a beautiful sunny day outside. I was out most of the day today. Finally we're getting the spring weather that we've waited so long for! I know that it's already warm there. Lucky guy. Tomorrow is work day. I'm working with a good crew so it's not going to be too bad. I hope. The hospital has been full to capacity lately. It's been rough keeping up. My mother's birthday is on Friday. My sister Rose and I plan on taking her out for lunch. She has a favorite restaurant in the area. The owners know us, and always treat us with great hospitality and service. They're baking a birthday cake for her there. The people there are sweet people. We go there often. What are your plans for the "Iranian weekend"? I can't wait for the weekend. I had to work through this past weekend. I don't like the idea of working on the Sabbath. It still feels wrong to me. Oh well, one has to work, right? Are all the days equal to Muslims? I mean, is there a certain day of the week that is set aside for God? Do Muslims attend mosque on a certain day of the week, for example? I always wondered about that. Well, I'm probably talking your ear off, right? I'll let you go my friend. Congratulations again on the new job. I wish you all the success and happiness you deserve. My regards to your family. Take care. |
David Letter
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I'm glad that the information I sent you was helpful and informative. The war photo you sent me was disturbing. What happened to the man in the photo? What country was it taken in? I don't understand war, whatsoever. I'm sorry that things are tough for you my friend. Please let me know if there is anything that I could do to help you. You are my friend. That's what friends are for. Isn't it? I'm not a wealthy man, but I would certainly help you financially, if you need it. The bible teaches us Christians, that when we do a kindness for another person, it's as if we do it for God himself. We are taught that we are "our brother's keeper." I truly believe that with all my heart. I may not know you personally, but I feel as if you are truly my friend and brother. Tell me if you need anything. I shall do my best to help you. May God bless you and your family. Good luck with your interview. Write me back and let me know if you need my help. It's 11:44 in the morning as I'm writing this to you. I'm off today from work.(yea). I want you to know that I keep you and your family in my daily prayers. God is watching over you. He hasn't forgotten you. Hang in there my friend. You're not alone. You have your friend John. Remember that.
Sincerely,
David |