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[bostic@okeeffe.Berkeley.EDU (Keith Bostic): Iraqis and Americans]

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Date:    Wed, 05 Sep 90 09:56:43 -0700 
From:    bostic@okeeffe.Berkeley.EDU (Keith Bostic)
To:      /dev/null@okeeffe.Berkeley.EDU
Subject: Iraqis and Americans

  Average Iraqi
    
    Has visited the convergence of the Tigris and Euphrates, cradle of 
    the ancient civilization founded by his ancestors
    
  Average American
    
    Once got really sick on the Wild Mouse ride at Six Flags theme 
    park
    
  Average Iraqi
    
    Willing to participate in Holy War for his nation
    
  Average American
    
    Willing to participate in People's Choice Awards
    
  Average Iraqi
    
    Lines up by the thousands to die for country
    
  Average American
    
    Will go to any extreme to avoid jury duty
    
  Average Iraqi
    
    Has endured many food shortages during wars with Iran and embargo 
    by West
    
  Average American
    
    Shoves McDonalds cashier if their Happy Meal doesn't include 
    McCookies
    
  Average Iraqi
    
    Believes if he dies in battle, he will go straight to Paradise
    
  Average American
    
    Believes if, in a dream, you don't wake up before hitting the 
    ground, you die
    
  Average Iraqi
    
    Has friend or relative wounded in ruthless wars of conquest
    
  Average American
    
    Has beer guzzling uncle who shot self in foot on hunting trip
    
  Average Iraqi
    
    Thinks Saddam Hussein is a political genius
    
  Average American
    
    Thinks Saddam Hussein makes Dan Quayle seem like Einstein

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