When Your Home Town Gets Invaded

A high schooler from Iraq discusses the invasion of his hometown, life under Saddam Hussein's regime, anarchy and its implications, living in a war-torn country, becoming an interpreter for the American Army, the dangerous collaboration, the perceived legitimacy of democracy, meeting online and a long-distance relationship, presuming good intentions, preparations for societal breakdown, the experience of having children and the potential for civil unrest, concerns about red states and blue states splitting up.