Letters to the Editor
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Identity
Flawless English, I guess to many Americans the idea that an Arab, and Arab woman at that, writing or speaking flawless English is improbable. I would like to remind you that most Arab countries have elite English and American schools and Universities. In addition, many Arabs travel abroad for their education. So, all you have to do is go to an Arab country or speak to many Arabs that come to America or England already proficient in English. Once again, the perversion of racist implication.
I have been reading Riverbend and frankly, unless someone can come up with real questions regarding her identity, I believe she is real. Her blogs come in spurts, like the electricity in Iraq. What makes you think the others are using their real names? They could sound like real Arab names but could be manufactured.
My question is why is the media not checking the fact that Iraqi's are told not to trust the police? Who is following through with this story? I was astounded when I read it last week and have been looking for follow up but there is none to be found. Why the silence?