How do ou feel that are fallen military personell cannot be filmed with respect when their caskets come home?

Question

I hate this law rule whatever....it is disrespectful and it is not shown because they feel people would be outraged...it is different hearing a number like 3000 dead and seeing 3000 lined up

Answer 1

I like the law/rule. It is a sign of resect. The soldiers coming home in caskets did not die for a political agenda, they died doing their jobs, serving their country, and probably saving anothers life. This law is in effect because showing these caskets as they come home would be used for political agendas, people saying how bad the war is going. Fact of the matter is that our fight is the good fight, yeah we have stirred up a hornets nest but we, beleive it or not, are winning. Iraq has made huge steps towards its independence and terrorists are dying everyday. Also, the rule is in place for the families that have lost loved ones overseas, would you want your casket on the evening news? No. There is not reason other than being nosey to see those caskets. I dont want strangers at my funeral, and I bet they dont want the nation watching theirs while eating popcorn on their couch.

Answer 2

I am a veteran of the Iraq war (OIF1 2003, OIF3 2005-2006 3rd ID) and served 6 years in the US Army . I have watched my fellow brothers die on the field of battle and I think that the rule is a good one. We are not just a news story. We are men willing to do what most won't but need us to do. Americans have talked about this before wanting to see our deaths on film so America can know what is REALLY happening. What if it was your son, father, mother, brother or friend? All we ask is the last few moments on this earth when we are carried from the plane to our graves to be for that of our brothers in arms and our loved ones. We are more than just a story on the news. We have earned that respect and much more. If you cannot understand this then you have no heart and have never served in uniform. If I die tomorrow I would have been a soldier but will always be a father, husband and a son. Stop asking questions like this ask yourself, "If that were my life would I want it to be a photo op till the very end?". Give us our just due respect.

Answer 3

First off, what do you expect, it's a Civil War and WAR has casualties. Second, I don't wish to view that, as it's a private ceremony and should not be broadcasted all over CNN. I mean, we didn't see the funeral of Anna Nicole's child, did we?, and so.. with that logical thinking, why on earth do I have to see a military member in a casket? Their families deserve the moment to grieve, respectfully and solemnly. It would be more fun to view a pedophile on Payperview, being electrocuted, then to see a soldier, with a flag being blasted on television for political leverage.

War means death, in whatever form. Dehumanizing the event, and exploiting it politically is pathetic, and I think both political parties know that,, DUH! Do you actually think you're siding with the war casualites over the viewing of their caskets? I hold my head high and my flag even higher.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

This is a good law -- and as a Retired Servicemember (and sibling to those still serving) as well as the child of a WWII (deceased) paraplegic -- I would be HORRIBLY UPSET and OFFENDED if any one was DIS-respectful enough to FILM any family member of mine who ended up deceased while fulfilling their military duties.

Answer 6

They don't out of respect for the fallen.

The families need time to grieve and not answer stupid questions. I've heard reporters ask family members "how do you feel about his death". Stupidest question.

Answer 7

I think it should be left up to the family of the person in the casket. I personally would not want my death to be used for political purposes.

Answer 8

I feel the policy is a bit off the wall/dumb. I think all fallen brothers and sisters should be honored as those still with us.

Answer 9

double standard are being imposed on our press when it comes to covering the war in Iraq ......... they can show the bullet riddled bodies of qusay and uday hussein but not the bloodied bodies of us soldiers

Answer 10

Blame George Bush.He sent them there