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What a refreshing article. So much is written about the violence and killings that it blinds the mind to the real people there and all the other very normal, everyday things that can be appreciated]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/front_lines_main_streets/ Mon May 18, 2009
This is truly what it's like for not only Aaron Snipe, but the other 15-20 public diplomacy staff working around the country of Iraq. He eloquently conveys all of our experiences here that we wish more Americans were aware of.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/front_lines_main_streets/ Sun May 17, 2009
Mr Snipe, I really enjoyed your article, and couldn't agree more with the Army memo you quoted.

I believe that the world would be so much better served, if our diplomatic efforts were focused more on people-to-people experiences like you've had on Main Street Iraq.

This is not to denigrate the importance of the difficult work that you folks in the State Department do every day, it is merely a personal opinion based on my experiences as a U.S. Sailor getting to know individuals in the Philippines, Japan, and Hong Kong during my four tours to Southeast Asia.

Folks in that area didn't generally agree with our Government's actions in Vietnam, but they often expressed their admiration and respect for the American People.

Thanks Again for your Service to our Nation, and for your article in Dipnote.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/front_lines_main_streets/ Thu May 07, 2009