Interpreters.

This is coolbert:

Back again on the topic of masks as worn by Iraqi interpreters working for the U.S. military. Interpreters now forbidden to wear masks to conceal their identity. Placing those brave Iraqis in great peril. Even some Congressmen can instantly see the danger here!

"Pentagon Urged to Reverse Mask Ban"

"13 U.S. Lawmakers Back Iraqi Translators"

"Thirteen members of Congress and an association of interpreters this week urged the Pentagon to rescind a policy that prohibits interpreters who work with U.S. troops in Baghdad from wearing ski masks to conceal their identity."

Consider the fate of many of the interpreters that have worked for the U.S. military since the invasion and occupation. Over 300 dead, some meeting their fate in a gruesome and terrible manner. Family members of the interpreters too are in great danger! Also targeted and singled out for elimination.

"More than 300 interpreters working with U.S. troops in Iraq have been killed since 2003."

"There seems to be a disconnect between the command and the people on the ground who appreciate what the interpreters are doing"

NOT just a disconnect. A terrible disconnect. And - - I fear - - all for the wrong reasons. The top army brass in Iraq has made this decision, forbidding the interpreters to wear masks - - primarily out of cosmetic concerns, and nothing more than that?! Some general at the top wants everyone, "to look nice"!!

coolbert.