Defense Dept. Supports Wheelchair Donations in Iraq

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2004 -- Several hundred Iraqis have new-found mobility, thanks to a public-private partnership that provides wheelchairs to victims of war, disability and disease.

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McCallum said the joint effort fills a genuine need in Iraq, where thousands of residents have lost legs, many to land mines. Another shipment of 500 to 600 wheelchairs is scheduled for June.

The project is part of an ongoing DSCA effort by to support U.S. humanitarian assistance efforts worldwide, McCallum explained. The goal is to strengthen America's alliances and partnerships worldwide and to build trust and understanding of what America is all about.

"It's a way to help win the hearts and minds of people all over the world and to show them what the United States stands for," she said.

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"We are here to show the love and friendship of the people of the United States of America," said Wheelchair Foundation founder Kenneth Behring to an audience of more than 300 who gathered for the Afghanistan distribution. "We are here to show you that we care. Our hope is to give you hope – to help provide freedom and dignity so you can more fully enjoy life."

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http://www.dod.mil/news/Feb2004/n02192004_200402191.html

[diamond14]

1. more proof of the REAL destruction caused by bush* policies

no WMD....no threat to us....yet bush* decides to totally destroy thousands of people's bodies....and no doubt, their families, their employment and more...



watch flash video here...very short two minute history of saddam hussein and the USA, highlightling the CIA, which was headed by pappy bush* and donald rumsfeld, who served under reagun/bush...it's an eye-opener...

http://www.bushflash.com/thanks.html


relentlessly pursuing BLOOD FOR OIL....

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak
and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Abdullah
being chauffeured by the shrub....

photo taken at the exotic expensive Egyptian resort
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
June 03, 2003....shortly after the aircraft stunt on May 01, 2003

[JohnOneillsMemory]

2. "Tobacco companies provide respirators in compassion" AARGH.

Yes, this is just too easy to scorn.
Yes, every bit of caring for humans must be cherished.
Yes, it is better than not giving assistance.

But, my god. This goes off my hypocrisy/outrage meter.

Reminds me of the Tobacco company ads touting their 'meels on wheels' and 'domestic violence shelter' support.

How about just not killing so many blessed people. Is that possible?