Saturday, May 8, 2004
Here's a little update from the front where some of the donated items from the Spirit of America effort have gone. 
SoA Blog - Frisbees near Fallujah
You’ll see that the Marines say, “None of them wanted frisbees at first” but that it turns out to work. When the Marines asked us for Frisbees in January it was specifically because they would foster interaction between the Marines and the local children. The Marines knew there was not much they could teach Iraqi children about soccer but Frisbees offered a teaching and laughing opportunity. The real point is the interaction – that’s where relationships are built and true perceptions formed. The gift itself in these circumstances is more of a side note. That said, soccer balls are very popular and we’re providing them, too...
Read the rest at the link above.
Oh, and if you're wondering what the soldier in the letter is referring to by "the stuck tank," go here. Scroll down to the high-res photos. It's worth it. Whoa.
