The US military has launched an email infowar/propaganda effort aimed at senior officials in Iraq. The email is reported to contain a guide to defecting, and urges officials to turn weapons secrets over to the US.

Writer’s Embellishment Assignment: write an email propaganda message of your own, to the officials of your choice. I’m betting you can do better. Would you write an emotional appeal? A highly-reasoned argument? Social engineering? Threats? Poetry?