Elites

Some governments have slaughtered or internally exiled their intellectual elites in an attempt to snuff out political or philosophical opposition and debate, some governments ignore their scientists, historians and assorted intelligensia and make up their own sh*t because the truth is too disturbing or may create an imbalance in the status quo - which is where they make their livings, others embrace the spirit of adventure, progress and the cut and thrust that intelligent inquiry stimulates in a society.

In Iraq, today, an entire generation of future leaders, scientists, academics and professionals are readying to depart their homeland for fear of diminished opportunity, prolonged violence, religious intolerance and political assassination. Their government is powerless to prevent it or perhaps, given their bent toward a theocratic rather than secular society, is encouraging it.

Our governments message - Freedom Is Messy!

What kind of freedom forces you to flee your home!