Syriana

[Ed Miller]

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I think the point of the sympathetic character in the kid was that he was a pawn - it was a statement against terrorists, but it differentiated between higher ups, those who are true to the terrorist ideals, and those being manipulated. He was quickly sent off to die for the cause while his leaders stayed safe.

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I agree with your interpretation of the message, but contrast it to mainstream American culture's take on real kids like him.

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I didn't entirely follow the Hezbollah role - how did they get treated sympathetically?

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Hizbollah saved Clooney's character from death and left the "Donate on your way out of town" postcard.