If you wish to see the real story about life in Iraq for a young man read the daily blog of Husayn Uthman.

 http://democracyiniraq.blogspot.com/

Some recent contributions are,

"Whether or not you celebrate the day, I hope it is a good one for you and your family, and let us all pray that it is one of peace for Iraq, although we all know the animals will try to ruin it in some way."

"By the way, thank you to everyone who left me Eid messages, it really touched my heart to see people from other faiths and parts of the world giving me such greetings. Even if you dont celebrate it, to share a greeting is very touching, Thank you"

"I also saw a tv interview with President Bush when I was at the cafe the other night. I dont know what it was, but it was an interview with him and his wife by an old woman. He seems to be a simple man. He is not very elegant, and this is why many people criticize him"