Fascinating story about a former boy-soldier who now clears mines. You have to endure a 15 second commercial before the actual video starts.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2010/11/23/cnnheroes.tribute.aki.ra.cnn?hpt=C2

If you think mine clearing is easy, imagine a big box with a rabid dobermann inside. The box has some holes in it. Now close your eyes, put your hands in random holes and try to control and subdue the dog. Easy!.

The sad fact is, hundreds of people are still maimed or killed every year when stepping on land mines in Laos, Cambodia and other places...lots of children.

That's a tragedy, regardless of your political orientation.

Makes me sick!


Russ