Iraq interpreters go on patrol with U.S. troops without weapons and lead secret lives to defend against insurgents who could take their lives, or people are close to them. Their job plays triple what any Iraqi company would, but the risk they undergo is dangerous and life threatening at every second of the day. They don’t reveal their names, don’t allow photos to be taken of them, and basically “live like phantoms”. The situation is Iraq holds the truth and harsh reality, “ Every interpreter, if he stays in Iraq will get killed”.
This problem is unjust but the solution to escape is a long undependable process. They have a long process for citizenship, in this case to the United States. They must obtain a letter of recommendation from a general before they can submit visa applications. That alone can take months. According to Army Captain Chris Sanchez of Los Angeles, “ They want to be Americans. They’re doing more to fight the war on terror than most Americans.”
Imagine families dependant on an interpreter for their well being. Having a father everyday risk his life, to earn money to escape the country. After all this suffering, it may seem questionable why people would want to be put at such risks. It’s simply two answers, money and the idea of reform or renewal in Iraq. Interpreters are on our side, defending our nation, and should be aided and guided to citizenship. They’re at risk and should be able to receive the price they pay. Do you think United States should change the system? Should they help these people who are fighting for our country against terror?
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