Well-written satire is not an easy medium to work in and Gary Trudeau is a pro at it. If he isn't teaching writing at some university, he could/should be. The fascination and appeal of satire is that it requires mental interaction between the writer and the reader. The outlandish, witty and off-the-wall concepts expressed are the exact opposite of what the satirist perceives as the reality. The message is not spoon-fed and the reader is required to figure it out.
Of course, the Kurds are not subhuman! For the most part at least, at the present time and with the exception of a few Kurdish troops, they are spectators rather than participants in the Iraq morass. That may well change if Iraq is divided and the Kurds have their own country. Then the Kurds in Turkey, who are a significant minority there, may well rise up and demand to be part of the new Kurdish country. In that case it is probable there will be conflict between Turkey and the Kurds.
In a past letter there was a parallel made between journalism and television entertainment. Unless the parameters of responsible journalism have changed mightily, in no way can it be compared to entertainment. The mission of the former is to inform - what, when, where, how and perhaps why.
If one is looking to entertainment, may I suggest he/she try NBC's "Heroes," which will resume on April 23. This show does take some nimble mental footwork to follow the many plots. It is a cross between a sci-fi and a who-done-it, is targeted for ages 18-50, so it is not for everyone. It does have accomplished acting, including a talented 17-year-old who has close ties to this community.
