Remember that Muslim kid who stood up for Jews attacked in the subway? He's being PUNISHED...

[Bicoastal]

...with a trip to Washington DC to watch W's State of the Union Address!

http://www.nypost.com/seven/01242008/news/regionalnews/a_capitol_gain_for_muslim_train_hero_616852.htm

"Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-NY) told The Post that his one extra ticket to President Bush's speech on Monday was all he could think of to recognize Hassan Askari's selflessness, reported widely in the media, including the front page of The Post."

Not only is this unfair--it's inhumane!

[niyad]

1. QUICK--call Amnesty International

[knitter4democracy]

2. Tell him to take his Gameboy.

If he doesn't have one, get him one. :) IPod? He could sit and listen to Air American instead. :)

[dkf]

3. lol. you had me going.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

4. I was really concerned

I thought that my brothers and sisters would all stand behind his actions to help others.

[melody]

5. Oh.My.God.

Someone must save this child.

[BoneDaddy]

6. Hehe

hell at least they are recognizing it.

[lurky]

7. So, I'm guessing Bush is going to point him out

in the audience and talk about bravery, etc. Then he is going to use the story to sell some totally unrelated proposal, like more tax cuts. In Bush voice: "This is a brave American, which is why congress needs to make the tax cuts permanent!" Any bets?
:evilgrin:

[applegrove]

8. Those were my feelings when i heard he was so honored. How embarrassing.

How awful. What torture. Having to listen to * talk about all that he has messed up.