I'd like to send personal apology to Iraqi people. Any suggestions? [View All]

[jChicago]

I've tried contacting a couple of groups, even the Muslim community center in Chicago, with little luck.

I'd like to apologize for the horrific suffering the American government, through gross and deliberate negligence, and criminal conduct, has brought on.

(Please don't launch into a "Saddam was worse" tirade. We've removed the tumor with an buzz-saw and are killing the patient in the process. It did not have to be this way. The number of Iraqi dead as a result of the war is equivalent to 114,000 Americans.)

Even a petition* would do but I'd prefer a personal note. Since they really don't have a consulate, perhaps some of you may be familiar with local Iraqi groups who could convey a message.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I mourn and pray for them every day. I would find some comfort in letting the Iraqi people know that not all Americans support what their government is doing. I know that saying sorry and asking for forgiveness is a pitiful gesture in light of the atrocities, but it's a start.

* If something like this doesn't exist, then it's up to me to start it, but I thought I'd check first.

Thank you.

p.s. Does anyone have info on the use of white phosphorous?