December 30, 2005

What Was He Thinking?

Sixteen-year-old Farris Hassan wanted to really research what is going on in Iraq before writing editorials for a class assignment. So he hopped on a plane and went alone to Iraq via Kuwait and Lebanon. Mom was scared to death while dad says Farris has "a new appreciation for all the blessings" he has in the U.S. The 101st Airborne found him, and the U.S. embassy is getting him back to the States. Irresponsible? Yes, but you know he's going to get a book deal out of his adventure.

"U.S. Teen Runs Off to Iraq by Himself"