Texans of Iraqi descent decry march toward war

Associated Press ^ | March 18, 2003 | By MATT CURRY / The Associated Press

[MeekOneGOP]

Most articles I've seen about Iraqis here in the U.S. have shown they welcome Liberation of the Iraqis. This guy says he moved here when he was 19. He doesn't sound like a Texan to me.

[marktwain]

The OldDominantLiberalMedia searched long and hard, and finally came up with a former Iraqi who is against the war. If you search long enough, you can find a double strike penny, too.

[marktwain]

The OldDominantLiberalMedia searched long and hard, and finally came up with a former Iraqi who is against the war. If you search long enough, you can find a double strike penny, too.

[knighthawk]

Some Americans of Iraqi heritage say the developments go against everything the United States stands for

I guess they never heard the 'Battle Hymn of the Republic'.

[writmeister]

"Jawad, a self-employed Dallas peace activist"

There's your answer!

[flying Elvis]

Very Taqi!

[dennisw]

We must be doing something right if this sap is complaining.

[MeekOneGOP]

Yep. And as an old numismatist, a double-strike penny is worth a LOT more, too ! :O)

[Ima Lurker]

"I am horrified and outraged that my country, my nation is resorting to such barbarism,"

So are we Jawad. That's why we are going to rid your country of Saddam. Just calling yourself an American doesn't make you an American. There is more to it than that. You can call yourself an Eagle, but that doesn't mean you can fly. Once we've done your dirty work maybe you would be happier going back to Iraq.

[garyhope]

The co-opted word "activist" always means anti-American.

[mc10]

perhaps they would be more comfortable in Bagdad

[MeekOneGOP]

So are we Jawad. That's why we are going to rid your country of Saddam.

Yep !! Bu-bye Saddam ! Tick! Tick! Tick!

[MeekOneGOP]

I wonder what his comments will be when he sees THIS SCENE repeated in Baghdad? (post #92) . . .

[MeekOneGOP]

Probably not, Knighthawk. Good mornin' ! Or, good afternoon in your timezone ! . . .

[RippleFire]

I came to this country when I was 19. I love this country — its institutions, its fair play and due process," said Jawad, a self-employed Dallas peace activist. "

A little Google is instructive - Jawad seems to be a guiding light of the "Dallas Peace Center" and the "Committee in Solidarity with the People of Iraq"

[Spirited]

Hey, He couldn't very well be an activist in Bagdad, either.

[TADSLOS]

He's an Iraqi in Texas, not a Texan from Iraq.

[TimPatriot]

He's not of Iraqi descent, he's from Iraq. He's not a Texan, he's a resident of Texas. The title is misleading, speaks of plural Texans, yet only one person is sited in the article.

[MeekOneGOP]

Oh, man. Yet another from my alma mater, UTA.

This says he's from Pakistan? What's the deal? . . .

Syed Hadi Jawad

A native of Pakistan, Hadi has lived in the United States since 1972. He came to Texas in 1973 to pursue a degree in Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. Since 1976 Hadi has been employed in the Material Handling Industry in the Dallas area.  He reads and writes poetry. Since the early nineties Hadi has facilitated "Men's Issues" Support Groups and Poetry Circles in the Metroplex.

[MeekOneGOP]

Contact: Hadi Jawad * shadijawad@aol.com

Tel: 214-823-7793 * 214-392-2939 (cel)

Fax: 214-823-8356