With all of the hullabaloo in the last couple of weeks over prisoner treatment in Iraq, some very important stories have been missed.
One such story is that of Fatemah Hassan, an 8 month old Iraqi girl with an unusual growth on her neck. If left untreated, it could be fatal. Her desperate parents took her to a U.S. miltary base in her homeland for treatment, but the doctors there decided she needed more specialized care. So, with the intervention of two lawmakers, some dedicated doctors, and the U.S. military, Fatemah is in Columbus, Ohio to get the help that she needs.
Sure, its not as scandalous as the prison abuse. Nope, it isn't something eye-catching, with explosions and flames and sirens. But it is critically important, for this one family and for our entire country. We need to remember the true nature of our men and women in uniform - and of all Americans - who will go above and beyond to help one small child. And not for fame or glory, but because it is the right thing to do.