Reply #107: Hello from Ireland

[Chomp]

I'd be very interested to hear your comments about the relationship between US forces and Iraqi civilians on the ground.

I can't help feeling that there is a massive and hugely damaging communication breakdown and lack of mutual empathy between the 2 groups in their day-to-day dealings - at roadblocks, during house raids/arrests, in public areas etc.

I guess this is really a question about that battle for "hearts and minds": how many hearts and minds are being won?