The Bush admin understands that sometimes fantasy is a lot prettier than reality. Should the Bush administration told the truth about the friendly fire death of Pat Tilman? This revokes hero status from Tillman and also puts other soldiers and officers in jail for criminal conduct and possibly murder. Thats the truth. Fantasy however, you get a war hero, no arrests and no further degredation of the U.S. military reputation. Which one was the right choice..fantasy..or reality....truth
2006-07-21 12:09:21 · 6 answers · asked by the man 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The truth is always the best way to go. Be honest, be a straight-shooter. But, as well all know, truth and facts are to BushCo what kryptonite is to Superman, so...
2006-07-21 12:13:21 · answer #1 · answered by The Man In The Box 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Even under the truthful account, Tilman was still a hero. He volunteered to join the Army in a time of war, knowing that this involved the risk of death...a risk that comes in many forms, including death from friendly fire. Anyone who dies honorably serving their country is a hero.
That being said, there is no reason to cover up the truth of Tilman's death. On the other hand, there is no reason to shout from the rooftops how he was killed. The important thing is that he died in honorable service.
2006-07-21 12:15:32 · answer #2 · answered by timm1776 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow great question im a vet and huge Pat Tillman fan. The prez with that cover up scheme sure took the wind out of alot of peoples sails. I know one thing for sure P.T. will always be special to me. I think it would have been much better to came with the Truth as hard as it may have been to take. Hmm think i've seen this movie before "Courage under fire" dont they know the truth always seem to come out in the end.
2006-07-21 12:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by ed r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about because there was no 'cover-up' by President Bush on this matter?
The 'cover-up' (if it was even a cover up) occurred within Tillman's unit. The delay in telling Tillman's family this was because the US Army wanted to conduct an investigation and determine exactly what the facts were before they said anything.
Don't you even bother to check facts before making reckless accusations?
2006-07-22 07:04:59 · answer #4 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't Bush administration and tell the truth an oxymoran.
2006-07-21 12:13:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why even bother asking a question when it's blatantly obvious what you're getting at? Don't ask questions that you're putting the answer to, you arrogant jerk.
2006-07-21 12:47:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋