An Unanswered Letter to Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum

Christopher L. Jorgensen
P.O. Box 546
Ames, IA 50010

May 14, 2008

Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum
Dubai Crown Prince
P.O. Box 12848
Dubai, UAE

Dear Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum,

You’re probably not aware of this, but your country is really not that popular in the United States of America! I think this is a shame and think you guys really got the shaft on that whole Dubai ports deal.

Anyway, I am writing to offer my services. For a little cash I will speak positively about your country whenever I hear it come up in conversation, and I will defend your reputation against idiots who have bad things to say about Dubai! My loyalty can be bought, Sir! I’ll be a complete shill for the paltry sum of $6 million USD. I figure this is little more than the cost of two good camels, so seems like a steal to me.

My salary is entirely negotiable, but for the above amount I will perform any reasonable task requested of me for the rest of my life (and maybe even one or two unreasonable things). I, of course, will be the sole judge of what is reasonable, but I am sure you will be happy with my service.

If you come through for me, I will, every week for as long as I am alive (and there is an internet) post a thank you note on my blog at: http://christopher.jorgensen.name

Oh, and if $6 million USD is too much to ask, can you at least send me whatever you think is fair and an autographed photograph? Let me know!

Thanks,

Christopher L. Jorgensen