1. Why did Jim Carrier go to Iraq?

2. What are COPs?

3. What observations did Mr. Carrier make about our soldiers?
(List all of the adjectives he used to describe U.S. soldiers - individuals and in general).

4. What did Mr. Carrier learn about flying the American flag in Iraq?

5. What encouraging statements did a Swiss journalist make to Mr. Carrier?

6. What do you think was Mr. Carrier's purpose for writing this commentary?