Refugees Find Hostility and Hope on Soccer Field

Early last summer the mayor of this small town east of Atlanta issued a decree: no more soccer in the town park.

[R Archey]

It is 2007 and I am disappointed in the bigotry demonstrated by this Georgia community, Shame on you.

[Scarlett Gemm]

I think it's wonderful that the Y has supported a youth soccer team in this area, but I'm wondering if the boys and girls who don't play on the competitive team could have the opportunity to play in a recreation league. Of course, they would have to be ALLOWED to play in the town at all. In today's day and age, you would think promoting physical activity and community through sport would be second nature, not a ploy to defend traditional Southern hospitality of bigotry and close-mindedness. My question is," What would Jesus do?" Any real American would use this as an economic and community development opportunity, in my opinion for whatever it's worth.

[Stephane Haussy]

Hi

I am a reporter for French TV in Paris.
I have just read that NYT story about the Fugees soccer team in Clarkston, GA.
Does anybody know how to contact Luma Mufleh, the coach of this team ?

Thanks. Cheers,

Stephane Haussy
[e-mail]

[Otoh Charachat]

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