Baghdad Became Completely Lawless

"Since the US-led invasion to Iraq, Iraqis have a new irresistible companion. This companion is not an audio CD of a famous star or a brand new cell phone with MP3 ring tones on it. The new companion is their gun.

The word “gun” became the like everyday-words human beings use. Like “water” and “food”, Iraqis unwillingly had to include this word into their everyday conversation and vocabulary.

The New York Times had an interesting article about how Iraqis are using their guns and how “guns have become so embedded in Iraqi life that they are now as ubiquitous as palm trees.”

Many Iraqis became interested in buying weapons more than other things. People are saying the prices of weapons are incredibly increasing due to the increasing demand by the people and criminals as well."
Treasure of Baghdad

Finally some good news! I know you might think I've gone completely crazy, but self reliance is one of the corner stones of capitalism and democracy. If Iraqis stop looking at everyone for help, or even stop blaming everyone for their own situation good things could still come of this. There is nothing more rewarding than standing up for yourself. So maybe there is a little silver lining in here after all.