The above video was put together by DC lawyer Adam Tiffen, who led a platoon during a tour in Iraq. The recent article about him in the Post was a very interesting read. In some ways it shows progress in Iraq; in other ways it demonstrates that our efforts are doomed to failure the moment we leave.

The accompanying song is "Dante's Prayer," by Loreena McKennit.

Tiffen also wrote a blog while serving in Iraq.