An Iraqi hid in a wall for 22 years?

[Mike]

Is this possible? How could no one notice he was there? Eventually they probably figured he ran away, but for 22 years?

http://www.msnbc.com/news/927602.asp

[vass0922]

You'd think after a few years they'd forget about him, and he could just leave or at least run to a different country.

[Mike]

That's one of the reasons I believe that this story isn't true. I mean come on... It'd be near impossible to keep his sanity.

[Telexen]

But no, our war was unjust.

[Mike]

Just wanted to hear your thoughts. Don't really want you to try and make this a flame war.

[ClubMed]

I think it depends what he is being wanted for, since he is so religious he was probaby a member of the opposition to the regime, such persons have the most to fear and the regime never stops looking for such people.

[Droppyale]

Hard to belive...

But people make difficult desicions when faced with death.

if it's really true, then that's an amazing story of bravery and patience.

[jkrohn]

This is true AFAIK. I saw an interview with this guy and his family on TV. Lets just say that 22 years in a wall is not good for the body That guy looks messed up.

Jkrohn

[Mike]

This still shocks me. I think running to another country would have been a good idea! 22 years in a wall just seems really strange.

Yeah I bet that's not good for your body.