RPCV�s should be used to stabilize areas and not PCV's. Leave the PC mission as it is but recruit RPCV's. Just like Che, Bin Laddan is a foreigner in a foreign land where he does not speak the language or know the people. Afghanistani RPCV�s could have found him in a week. Just ask, �Where is the Arab?� A few gold whatevers would have sweetened the deal.

PCV�s brokered the peace deal in Dom Rep in �65 and we can do it anywhere. I understand there are less than 20 members of State who speak Iraqi in Baghdad right now. If we could speak Iraqi, my wife and I would be on the plane manana. Someone has to take charge. The IM�s, and the UN can�t do it. Our military is not supposed to do it. RPCV�s are the answer.

Harry Howell
Honduras 21

By Sweet on Wednesday, October 01, 2003 - 6:25 pm: Edit Post

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PCV's are foriegners in a foreign land and never spoke the language. This must be your Arab. He does not speak.

By Holly Hirchert on Thursday, October 02, 2003 - 5:02 pm: Edit Post

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) who are familiar with the culture and language (Arabic) of a country like Iraq would be much more effective and constructive than less experienced Peace Corps Volunteers. PCVs with 6 weeks of training are not equipped to promote democracy and small business development in a war weary country.

By fundedRPCV on Friday, October 03, 2003 - 9:06 am: Edit Post

Holly and Harry,

I agree with you. Do we have a program in Pakistan? I heard terror boy was there.

Harry I think you should be in charge despite your language shortfalls.

By Har on Friday, October 03, 2003 - 2:06 pm: Edit Post

I a msupposed to say this is not Arnold

By peterlmlee (218.82.98.79) on Monday, September 27, 2004 - 1:04 am: Edit Post

Can someone tell me where can I advertise for teachers with RPCV online?