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...conversation turns to the routine brutalization of women in Afghanistan. Banaz says that four years ago her sister was raped by a soldier of the Northern Alliance, but only the women in the family know about it. Women in Dasht-i-Qaleh call rape "lying down" because it is so common that lying down quietly is the best way for a woman to cope. In a society that permits men several wives, the second or third wives, who tend to be younger and prettier, are vulnerable to rape by other males in the family. Banaz says this happened...
...That attitude extends into the rank and file. Zulmai is a Northern Alliance soldier lounging on a tank in the town of Farkhar. Ask him how many brothers he has, and he proudly tells you four, all soldiers. Ask how many sisters, and he says none. Press him repeatedly, and he finally admits to three. Why did he deny them? "Because girls are not important." He shrugs. "They do not count...
...photograph of the soldier holding a gun was an example of a true American hero [THE WAR, Oct. 29]. The commitment and courage of the men and women who risk their lives to defend the U.S. in combat are a guarantee that our country will remain strong and free. JEANNE JONES JINDRA Gallipolis, Ohio...
...your story about Halloween costumes with patriotic themes [THE HOME FRONT, Oct. 29], you referred to a company that was making "fire-fighter and soldier costumes for boys and USA Teen Cheerleader outfits for their sisters." Admittedly, women represent a smaller percentage than men of U.S. fire fighters and military personnel, but there are women in both professions, and they are much better role models for young girls than USA Teen Cheerleaders. And there are patriotic roles available for girls: Lady Liberty, Betsy Ross or emergency medical technicians. JESSICA M. MOORE Kingston Springs, Tenn...
Most of the principals fare better than the physical production. However, though they are generally adequate, few transcend the limiting material. Brian Noonan’s Chris, the American soldier, seems lost on stage most of the time. And while the character is weak (apart from being weakly sketched), there needs to be enough substance to him that two strong women would fall so deeply in love with him. Noonan’s performance is also hampered by the fact that his voice, while a powerful instrument, appears largely untrained. His forced vibrato and difficulty with held notes detract from...