Corruption

         Since 1995 until the American invasion, the former Iraqi government depended on the oil for food program to provide the food substances for Iraqis. We were not satisfied with that program although the ration food was always available on time and we never missed it for more than one day although many substances were very bad quality like the flour, oil and cleaning substances.

         After the invasion, we had a very optimistic dream that we would not need the program because our economy would grow and the most important reason is changing the dictator government with a democratic honest one which care about people but it is only a dream and most of dreams never come true.

           Two days ago, I was talking about few house issues with my wife when she told me that my brother paid about 100$ just to buy flour to our family. I was surprised to know that because I usually never asked about the house needs since I know my youngest brothers take care of such things. I asked her about the reason because as far as I know, we get more than our need of flour through the ration food card. She told me that no family in my neighborhood didn't receive one kilo during the last three months because the agent of the ministry of trade who provide part of the neighborhood with the food hadn't receive any for the last three months.

          At the same day (Wednesday), I attended a conference about fighting corruption in the governmental establishments. The officials talked about the big efforts they do to fight what they called (the cold terror) which according to their point of view funds the (hot terror).

          I wonder why the officials don't start with the most important ministry, the ministry of trade since it is concerned with the most important part of Iraqis' life. I really wish that they once work more than they talk although I believe its just another dream that would never come true.