[NOTE:  Jeff Emanuel will be embedded with troops in Iraq until October 2007. Read continuously-updated Articles, Dispatches, and Updates from the field, and view photos from Iraq at his blog JeffEmanuel.com.]

1.  a) Who is Jeff Emanuel?
b) What three things does the U.S. need to do to encourage the Iraqi people to stand up for themselves, and to stand with the coalition, according to Mr. Emanuel?

2.  a) Why is it much more difficult to win the "hearts and minds" of the Iraqi people of Salman Pak, the city south of Baghdad, than of other cities? (para. 5-8)
b) What will be the key to doing so?

3.  a) What is the Concerned Citizens program?  Be specific. (para. 9-12, 17)

4.  a)  Why did the sheik of the al Jabouri tribe (near Salman Pak) recently ask for a meeting with Captain Thompson, local ground commander in the Salman Pak area? Be specific.
b) Why is this a good sign?

5.  a) Who are Iraq's real freedom fighters, according to Jeff Emanuel? 
b) Do you agree with Mr. Emanuel's assertion?  Explain your answer.

6.  Do you share the hope for Iraq that Mr. Emanuel sees?  Explain your answer.

7.  OPTIONAL:  Send Jeff your reaction to his article at Jeff@redstate.com.  Be clear, concise and polite.