In a survey, as a journalist, Judy Woodruff talked to young people aged between 16 to 25 years old Americans. She is trying to understand about how the young generation thinks in the U.S. Growing in an age with no Cold War yet marked with terrorism, the young Americans see the world much different compare to previous generations and they have much wider information toward the world. Seeing the world, the younger generation is utterly different in terms of having more information about the world and what is going on around the world generally. Politics, war, and economical changes were discussed too. However, race is given a broader attention since, given specific data, the documentary mentions the U.S. as a multi ethnic consisting Hispanic, African, Latinos, and Asian. There are two young girls brought to the studio to discuss race-related matters. And, as they unveil the truth about how they first met and how they behave each another, we can clearly understand that race, unlike the past, is no longer a matter in the U.S.
- Well, comparing the Iraqi youths with those who interviewed in the documentary is a fatal mistake since race, ethnicity, religion and many other obstacles have covered the sight of Iraqi youths! I cannot see any similarities in between since race and ethnicity matter in creating new relationships have reached the peak. Yet, it terms of learning, Iraqis are, too, interested in learn and expand their horizon.
- The differences are clear. No using technology compare to American youths, Iraqis are totally different. Ability in creating new relationships is also another problem because Iraqi youths are not capable in such a thing that easy as American youths are.
- Well, technological instruments can be the major product helping Iraqi youths to be more productive. All the kinds of banking system, cell phone system, credit card system, and the Internet access can be really helpful services helping them be better citizens. We, as Iraqi youths, are far far behind to be a competitive market force down the line. Yet, having Western-like educational institutions, AUIS, for example, can be a leading factor helping us to understand the world to a better scale.
