CNN use to do it or somthing like it. but i dont know if they still do? how can i alone or with help show my respect to the men and women who protect my beloved country?
2007-06-27 18:58:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Because the American public care more about Paris Hilton getting out of jail than they do about the war.
2007-06-27 19:02:44 · answer #1 · answered by King Of Battle 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because the left have turned this war into Vietnam. Soon the calls of baby killer and oil mercenary will be more common. Its no longer considered fighting for our freedom. We are fighting for oil, even though most of the oil imported in this country is from canada and not the middle east.
Their is a disconnect in this country regarding service in the military, most do not see it as an honarable thing to do, service to your fellow man in this country have been lost. Its a ME generation man. How does this affect me? is the only concern.
In short americans have decided that the war is not worth fighting and that the solidiers do not deserve the respect and gratitude of a nation. You wil see no ticker tape parade in NY when this is over. No one will be clamering to buy a veteran a drink.
All I can say is thank them in person if you see them.
2007-06-28 02:10:53 · answer #2 · answered by Shemp 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why would they have a moment of silence when they can have a moment of commercials, instead? My major problem with the news stations right now is that they're very flippant about casualties. "13 killed in suicide blast. More on Paris after this!"
When I went on R&R, I heard one of the most disturbing stories I've heard in my life, about a VBIED attack on a patrol base. I doubt that any of you remember February 19th, but that day was utter hell for my brothers in arms.
If you want to show your respect or appreciation, there are many things that you can do. http://www.anysoldier.com , http://www.soldiersangels.com , and many, many other websites will help you to send letters, packages, and emails to deployed soldiers. If you're looking for things to do in the states, find out where your nearest VA hospital is, and see if they need volunteers, or contact a VFW (veterans of foreign wars) Post and see what they might need. A lot of our older veterans tend to get forgotten.
And in response to the poster above, I've had many, many drinks bought for me by people grateful for my service in OIF and OEF.
2007-06-28 03:19:51 · answer #3 · answered by Nathan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are to busy sniffing after Miss Pee Hilton for a news story than caring about the brave men and women putting thier lives on the line for their country.
2007-06-28 16:55:39 · answer #4 · answered by conranger1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why they don't, but maybe because so many have been lost. Some stations did during the beginning, ABC I think did, but it has gone on so long now. I usually take a moment to myself and say a little prayer for the loved ones they have left behind.
2007-06-28 02:05:27 · answer #5 · answered by sasmo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nascar adds a little at each race to honor the soldiers overseas before each race.
2007-06-28 02:09:07 · answer #6 · answered by ken s in area 51 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jim Lehrer's NewsHour still has half a minute of silence (I think) and shows the pictures and names of the fallen.
2007-06-28 03:34:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anurag Gupta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they dont want the american public to actually know ow many soldiers are lost in the war because eventually there will be a public outcry and outrage...think about it....if we had a moment of silence for every soldier lost in the war..it would take days....its sad!
2007-06-28 02:07:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Because then the Liberals would have to admit to the existence of God, and not just some "maker" and a liberal can never admit he/she is wrong
2007-06-28 02:03:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
then the whole news segment would be silence for every soldier killed in iraq these days/
2007-06-28 02:06:30 · answer #10 · answered by Nick? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋