08.23.04
Iraqi Soccer
The head coach of the Iraqi soccer team believes that Iraq should not be considered “free” at this time while an “occupying force” remains. He says,
You cannot speak about a team that represents freedom. We do not have freedom in Iraq, we have an occupying force. This is one of our most miserable times.
The irony is that under Saddam Hussein, any talk of this type would have been severely punished. Now, this man can speak out against his government and against the U.S. security force without fear of retribution.
Some would call that freedom…
Yahoo! News - Soccer: We’re No Symbol of Freedom, Iraq Coach Says
zombyboy said,
August 23, 2004 at 10:49 am
I’m pretty sure I would call that freedom.
And good for him for being able to speak his mind without fear of retribution. Shame his opinion is so short-sighted.