Would you want their name shown, in silence, without any political commentary--- exactly the way others names are shown now on some news programs. Would you like their picture shown and maybe a few words said about them?
Or do you feel it shows a lack of support for the war to remind the American TV audience that people do die over there?
Serious question here people. Lets have some serious, mature answers.
2007-01-08 05:05:06 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Whether it shows a lack of support for the war or not, news outlets are supposed to convey facts to the American public. If someone is killed over there, that's a fact & that fact should not be supressed simply to prevent average Americans from facing the truth that, as the saying goes, war is Hell. And if someone makes the ultimate sacrifice in a time of war, why shouldn't we honor that sacrifice both nationally and locally? Or did that soldier die only for the sake of the people in his/her hometown?
IMHO, it is possible to honor those who sacrificed their lives in Iraq without it being a politicized statement against the war OR for the war. If a eulogistic presentation makes a point of saying Soldier X "died defending freedom", that's just as much politicizing the death as if Cindy Sheehan put the soldier's picture on a poster and marched in front of the White House with it.
Can't we have enough respect for the soldiers and their families to restrain our political opportunism long enough to honor these people for the people they were, not so frequently for the larger political context in which they lived, fought and died?
2007-01-08 05:20:44 · answer #1 · answered by Dave of the Hill People 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Showing war dead is obviously an embarrassment for the administration. It's also obviously a great honor and reminder of the sacrifice made.
I would be proud to see a fallen family member recieve public recognition for their loss of life on behalf of the country.
Every local newspaper should set aside a page, and every news station at least 2 minutes a day to show their respects.
2007-01-08 13:20:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother fought fires for the United States Forest Service. When he was killed fighting a fire in 2001, his name was spoken on the senate floor and also on our local news with a picture and some very nice words. I would want this, I did want this. In a silly way, it helped me to grasp the reality and to see and share with others what a selfless, wonderful person my brother was and always will be in my heart.
2007-01-08 13:31:34 · answer #3 · answered by MishMash [I am not one of your fans] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its is fine and a great thing to do. Unless 10 minuets later you have some political figure or activist saying how unjust and a waste of time the war it is, and how its not accomplishing anything, then no.
2007-01-08 13:11:20 · answer #4 · answered by Jedi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think our soldiers should be honored for their sacrifices! A moment of silence for those who died, and a moment of respect for those who are deployed.
We do not have to support the war, but we CAN support our troops!
2007-01-08 13:11:03 · answer #5 · answered by AnnieD 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, typical hypocrite liberal. You want to see the dead soldiers on the news but after 9-11 the news couldn't show the jets flying into the Trade Center because in the liberal media's eyes, americans couldn't handle it. If americans are so weak as you libs think we are, why would you think that americans want to see the dead soldiers on the news?
2007-01-08 13:11:56 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe it shows support for our troops to have reminders of the men and women who have died in the service of their country, whether or not you support the war you should support the men and women who are in the military.
I do not support the war, but I will always support our troops who are doing their jobs.
2007-01-08 13:08:38 · answer #7 · answered by pelenpuppy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it were my relative, I would want their name and picture shown, and a short statement made about where they lived, surviving family, and that they died defending freedom. That's all. I would not want it used as chance for the newscaster/station to editorialize or grandstand to make statements about the war.
Just my opinion.
2007-01-08 13:08:11 · answer #8 · answered by Leah 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I lost a cousin to Nam. If I had the details necessary, I would submit his name to a regional TV station for honors.
2007-01-08 13:10:05 · answer #9 · answered by debop44 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think memorializing individual soldiers should be a local thing and not a national thing. You can only politicize the war by doing it nationally. Let's give them a quiet and humble memorial for the families.
That's the way I want mine if something happens.
2007-01-08 13:10:30 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋