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10-23-03, 11:20 PM

At least... that's what Bush is pushing. Guess what, folks: there's a ban on public dissemination of news coverage and/or photographs of dead soldier's "homecomings". Why? Because images like this take away from the public's support of the war when they really realize their own are being killed.

I read the article in today's paper, and it actually shocked me. The policy apparenty dates to late 2000, near the end of the Clinton administration, but hasn't been enforced until now.

God bless America.

Dionysos · 10-24-03, 12:09 AM

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Originally posted by Thomas
At least... that's what Bush is pushing. Guess what, folks: there's a ban on public dissemination of news coverage and/or photographs of dead soldier's "homecomings".

Source?

10-24-03, 12:28 AM

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Originally posted by RosebudProd
Source?

Dallas Morning news, Thursday, October 23; Pages 27A-28A, written by Dana Milbank of the Washington Post.

Dionysos · 10-24-03, 01:35 AM

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Originally posted by Thomas
Dallas Morning news, Thursday, October 23; Pages 27A-28A, written by Dana Milbank of the Washington Post.

Thanks, I'll try to check it out.

Inigo Montoya · 10-24-03, 04:31 AM

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Originally posted by Thomas
At least... that's what Bush is pushing. Guess what, folks: there's a ban on public dissemination of news coverage and/or photographs of dead soldier's "homecomings". Why? Because images like this take away from the public's support of the war when they really realize their own are being killed.

I read the article in today's paper, and it actually shocked me. The policy apparenty dates to late 2000, near the end of the Clinton administration, but hasn't been enforced until now.

God bless America.

Still the best god damn country in the world.....and its worth dying for....even if nobody cares. In my humble opinion.

God bless america!

10-24-03, 04:49 AM

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If you're a solider that dies in Iraq, your country won't miss you.

That's bullshit.

bfp · 10-24-03, 09:23 AM

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Originally posted by JohnDavid
That's bullshit.

i seconed that. what an ignorant thing to say.

10-24-03, 09:34 AM

That's not my view, guys. Reading the article made me feel ill that this is what's really happening. Your government is doing what it can to make sure the people of this country don't find out if you die while serving it.

I think the loss of any life is a tragedy.

Ryan · 10-24-03, 09:55 AM

We're constantly being told to "remember" September 11 in an attempt to rally support for war. Shouldn't we also remember the casualties of war? I guess you all feel that the PR campaign for Bush is more important than the lives of our soldiers.

bfp · 10-24-03, 10:01 AM

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Originally posted by Ryan
I guess you all feel that the PR campaign for Bush is more important than the lives of our soldiers.

what, did you get that from your daily newsletter from moveon.org? what a naive thing to say.

Ryan · 10-24-03, 10:06 AM

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Originally posted by bfp
what, did you get that from your daily newsletter from moveon.org? what a naive thing to say.

Why don't you attack this unpatriotic attempt by the President to persuade public opinion at the expense of our dead soldiers? I thought you cons were pro-military.

bfp · 10-24-03, 10:22 AM

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Why don't you attack this unpatriotic attempt by the President to persuade public opinion at the expense of our dead soldiers? I thought you cons were pro-military?

ryan, im tired of hearing you bitch about this. and im tired of defending my position as you know where i stand. go to iraq and try to tell the iraqi citizens that this was an "illegal war".

digitalraver · 10-24-03, 10:27 AM

Was it really a war?

Congress has to sign and vote a bill saying we we're in war and as far as I know that never happened.

It's more like Police Action ala Vietnam.

Adam D · 10-24-03, 10:31 AM

Congress did approve Bush to enter Iraq.

This is pretty sad. Somebody dies in action for this nation (I won't refer to this as "defending" the nation) and it can't even be represented in the news? It's pretty obvious how important Bush feels our troops are as individuals.

Whether you support the war or not isn't at question here. What is at question is the value you place on our troops as individuals who are serving this country.

Ryan · 10-24-03, 10:33 AM

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Originally posted by bfp
ryan, im tired of hearing you bitch about this. and im tired of defending my position as you know where i stand. go to iraq and try to tell the iraqi citizens that this was an "illegal war".

I'm not discussing the war nor am I questioning your position on it. I'm questioning your position on the president disregarding the sacrifice made by these dead Americans in order to promote himself. Is there ANYTHING that Bush could ever do that you would criticize, or is he really that perfect in you eyes?

10-23-03, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Thomas Guest Posts: n/a	If you're a solider that dies in Iraq, your country won't miss you. At least... that's what Bush is pushing. Guess what, folks: there's a ban on public dissemination of news coverage and/or photographs of dead soldier's "homecomings". Why? Because images like this take away from the public's support of the war when they really realize their own are being killed. I read the article in today's paper, and it actually shocked me. The policy apparenty dates to late 2000, near the end of the Clinton administration, but hasn't been enforced until now. God bless America.

10-24-03, 10:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
Adam D Feline Leukemia Survivor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Law School Posts: 7,750	Congress did approve Bush to enter Iraq. This is pretty sad. Somebody dies in action for this nation (I won't refer to this as "defending" the nation) and it can't even be represented in the news? It's pretty obvious how important Bush feels our troops are as individuals. Whether you support the war or not isn't at question here. What is at question is the value you place on our troops as individuals who are serving this country. __________________ This is my signature.

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10-24-03, 09:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Thomas Guest Posts: n/a	That's not my view, guys. Reading the article made me feel ill that this is what's really happening. Your government is doing what it can to make sure the people of this country don't find out if you die while serving it. I think the loss of any life is a tragedy.

10-24-03, 09:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ryan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,783	We're constantly being told to "remember" September 11 in an attempt to rally support for war. Shouldn't we also remember the casualties of war? I guess you all feel that the PR campaign for Bush is more important than the lives of our soldiers.

10-24-03, 10:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
digitalraver Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Garland Posts: 275	Was it really a war? Congress has to sign and vote a bill saying we we're in war and as far as I know that never happened. It's more like Police Action ala Vietnam.