American Views Abroad

 
On 19 April 2005 this site reported on Army Specialist Agustin Aguayo's pursuit to obtain CO status after having served a year as an Army Medic in Iraq. Unfortunately, the Army denied him a CO discharge for the second time in January though he was not informed of its decision until March 6. His unit is now preparing for a second deployment to Iraq sometime in May or June. Two lawyers in Philadelphia have agreed to take up his case but a minimum commitment of $12,500 investment for court expenses need to be found. The total amount raised so far is $9100. Information on Aguayo' case can be found at http://freeiraq.free.fr/gisupport.htm.

Eyes Wide Open across Pennsylvania is an exhibition of 117 pairs of combat boots, representing those soldiers from that state who have been killed in Iraq. It also has civilian shoes including baby and children ones representing the Iraqi civilians who have also perished in the present war there. Combat Boots Honor Troops -- Pointing to war's human toll in Pa. at
www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/14464758.htm.
- posted by Gloria @ 5:06 PM