Photograph shows a statue of a U.S. soldier crafted by an Iraqi sculptor.

[rodbarnett]

This picture of the statue was made by an Iraqi artist named Kalat, who for years was forced by Saddam Hussein to make the many hundreds of bronze busts of Saddam that dotted Baghdad. This artist was so grateful that the Americans liberated his country, he melted 3 of the fallen Saddam heads and made a memorial statue dedicated to the American soldiers and their fallen comrades. Kalat worked on this night and day for several months. To the left of the kneeling soldier is a small Iraqi girl giving the soldier comfort as he mourns the loss of his comrade in arms. It is currently on display outside the palace that is now home to the 4th Infantry division. It will eventually be shipped and shown at the memorial museum in Fort Hood, Texas

http://www.snopes.com/photos/arts/kalat.asp

[GOPisEvil]

1. See how he feels in a few years when we're still occupying Iraq.

Or, ask him about the puppet government we'll install.

[WhoCountsTheVotes]

7. Many, but not all, Iraqis will benefit greatly under US rule by proxy

This guy will probably be able to carve a great little niche for him and his family doing decorative art for the Americans. There will be winners and losers, and it looks like this guy is a winner!

[PartyPooper]

2. Eventually, it will probably end up in NYC for the Repugs' convention.

Then it will be shipped to the Pentagon for permanent display under direct orders from Rummy.

[beanball]

3. The statue

I'll bet my last peso our tax dollars paid for that statue.

[Stupdworld]

4. unlike you

i think it was a very nice gesture, and it looks like very quality artwork.

try, try not to have knee jerk cynicism.

[xxqqqzme]

5. knee jerk cynicism

is what the current administraion activates.

[Columbia]

6. I agree

I share the same sentiment as you.

I think it is very touching.

[tobius]

8. Not dancing in the streets, but there

are plenty of people thankful not to be under the boot of hussein and his sons.