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** Originally formed in 1954 and silenced during the reign of former President Saddam Hussein, the voices of the Iraqi Boy Scouts are rising once again. The new Iraqi Scouts have been meeting for seven months now. *** Technology has allowed these young men to talk with their American counterparts back in Texas and Georgia through a video conference. Nearly 100 Scouts in all three areas talked about camping, fishing, their favorite music and more. Its also easy to forget the Iraqis are living through a war. Whats it like being in a war zone? a Georgia Scout asked. We fear the war and because of the American forces we have improved the security situation over here. Im really pleased to meet you, said a 17-year old Iraqi Scout. Boys Life, Pedros Weblog **