Living in Iraq, I am constantly reminded of the lack of a reliable public transportation system. While many cities around the world boast efficient metro and bus systems, we are left with nothing. The lack of infrastructure in our country is not only frustrating but also dangerous, with people forced to rely on private cars, taxis, or even walking for long distances.

The government, which should be responsible for building and maintaining public infrastructure, seems to have little interest in the well-being of its citizens. Instead, corruption and political power struggles seem to be the order of the day, with little effort made to improve the lives of ordinary Iraqis.

It is a shame that we are forced to live in a society where basic needs such as transportation are not met. The lack of a metro system or other reliable public transportation not only affects our ability to move around the city but also hinders our ability to access education, healthcare, and job opportunities.

As someone who loves their country, it pains me to see our government failing us in such a fundamental way. I can only hope that someday, we will have leaders who prioritize the needs of the people and take action to improve our daily lives. Until then, we must continue to struggle and find ways to navigate this broken system as best we can.

KARRAR S. HONI

Fullstack Software Engineer, Developer, and Architect