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WebShaman Maniac (V) Mad Scientist From: Happy Hunting Grounds... Insane since: Mar 2001	posted 10-16-2004 15:42 Soldiers Once ... And Young "Iraq combat veterans offer raw, compelling testimony to the horrors of war and the anguish of returning home." I feel that this side of the war doesn't receive much attention, so I decided to share it here. Note that I am speaking as a Veteran myself - irregardless of the questions surrounding the War itself. This is the cost. WebShaman \| Asylum D & D \| D & D Min Page
Bugimus Maniac (V) Mad Scientist From: New California Insane since: Mar 2000	posted 10-16-2004 19:26 You're right, it doesn't get much attention. People prefer to believe war is much less horrific than it actually is. "War is hell" is not just a cliche, it's about as close to being literally true as possible as far as I can tell. The cost of war should be reported far more than it is. And equally, if not more so, the benefits of that sacrifice should be reported so the sacrifices can be put into perspective. But sadly, neither of these two items will garner as many ratings for news organizations as the usual crap they focus on. Ultimately, it comes down to the stories the general public hungers for and that is where the ultimate responsibility should be placed, square on the shoulders of the general public. When I thank war veterans for their service, I do so fully in mind to what that service entails. : . . DHTML Slice Puzzle : . . .
Ramasax Paranoid (IV) Inmate From: PA, US Insane since: Feb 2002	posted 10-16-2004 20:25 Coundn't agree more Bugimus. Ramasax
Allewyn Maniac (V) Mad Scientist From: Solitary confinement Insane since: Feb 2001	posted 10-18-2004 21:19 Imagine the horror of the families of those that send their 8 year old sons and daughters into a military area with explosives strapped to their stomachs. Oh wait, they don't have any horror because they are martyrs. Let's not forget what we are fighting just because the media wants us to dwell on articles such as these. Yes, it's a tragedy that someone is forver scarred by their experience in a war zone. Equally, devastating to the families they leave behind. But to imply that protecting our country from another 911 is wrong because people are dying is like saying we don't deserve to be free. The dilemma is: is it wrong to protect ourselves from people who would send their women and children to die as suicide bombers? It's happened, or maybe that didn't make the news.

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WebShaman
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist

From: Happy Hunting Grounds...
Insane since: Mar 2001

posted 10-16-2004 15:42

Soldiers Once ... And Young

"Iraq combat veterans offer raw, compelling testimony to the horrors of war and the anguish of returning home."

I feel that this side of the war doesn't receive much attention, so I decided to share it here. Note that I am speaking as a Veteran myself - irregardless of the questions surrounding the War itself. This is the cost.

WebShaman | Asylum D & D | D & D Min Page

Bugimus
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist

From: New California
Insane since: Mar 2000

posted 10-16-2004 19:26

You're right, it doesn't get much attention. People prefer to believe war is much less horrific than it actually is. "War is hell" is not just a cliche, it's about as close to being literally true as possible as far as I can tell.

The cost of war should be reported far more than it is. And equally, if not more so, the benefits of that sacrifice should be reported so the sacrifices can be put into perspective. But sadly, neither of these two items will garner as many ratings for news organizations as the usual crap they focus on. Ultimately, it comes down to the stories the general public hungers for and that is where the ultimate responsibility should be placed, square on the shoulders of the general public.

When I thank war veterans for their service, I do so fully in mind to what that service entails.

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Ramasax
Paranoid (IV) Inmate

From: PA, US
Insane since: Feb 2002

posted 10-16-2004 20:25

Coundn't agree more Bugimus.

Ramasax

Allewyn
Maniac (V) Mad Scientist

From: Solitary confinement
Insane since: Feb 2001

posted 10-18-2004 21:19

Imagine the horror of the families of those that send their 8 year old sons and daughters into a military area with explosives strapped to their stomachs. Oh wait, they don't have any horror because they are martyrs.

Let's not forget *what* we are fighting just because the media wants us to dwell on articles such as these. Yes, it's a tragedy that someone is forver scarred by their experience in a war zone. Equally, devastating to the families they leave behind. But to imply that protecting our country from another 911 is wrong because people are dying is like saying we don't deserve to be free. The dilemma is: is it wrong to protect ourselves from people who would send their women and children to die as suicide bombers? It's happened, or maybe that didn't make the news.