Facing the threat of kidnapping, torture, and beheadings, Iraqi interpreters who have worked for U.S. forces are seeking safety for themselves and their families.
In this video report, Lee Hochberg reports on their long and difficult search for refuge in the United States. After viewing, there are many directions for class discussion or follow-up. Compare the personal commitment of one person, Capt. Jason Faler, with the lagging speed of our large government bureaucracy.
What are some reasons that make it difficult for our government to act? What can we learn from Capt. Faler? How many of your students were already aware of this problem before viewing this report? Where else has it been reported? What can your class do to better understand or publicize the many facets of this issue?
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Student Voice: Iraqi Refugee Split Between Very Different Worlds
Threatened Iraqi U.S. Interpreters: Risky Search for Safe Haven
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