16 April 2008

What makes us human

Since our arrival here in Jordan, many Iraqis have greeted us with a warmth and hospitality neither of us have really experienced before anywhere we have traveled. The Iraqi sentimentality, romanticism, loyalty to family and friends, and love of food and music reminds me of the rich culture of my own country and many Latin countries I’ve traveled to.

Yet, even more impressive, Iraqis are warm and welcoming even while they are far away from their home.

The time we have spent here with many Iraqis and their families, have revealed to me more what is lacking in our own society and culture than simply who the Iraqis are. I am reminded of how busy we are in the United States, how we rarely have time to see family and friends, how we must always schedule lunch or coffee ahead of time.

In many ways I hope this documentary will help reveal something about all of us, helping us to reflect on the many things that make us human.

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