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Tobiasly · 07-26-2003, 08:38 AM

I agree that the images had to be shown to the Iraqis. But the manner in which it was done seems a bit tacky. I agree with that Pax guy -- why not just release the photos to Al Jazeera?

But Griff, I think you're projecting when you say that TV has desensitized us. I remember that photo that tw mentions in the Time book (at least I think it's the same one). A farmer was shot because he ran through a checkpoint. This was a no-win situation. Believe me, not being able to tell friend from enemy is a horrible burden for these young soldiers.

I remember feeling overwhelming sympathy for that man and his family. No amount of gruesome pictures on TV or in a magazine will take away my appreciation of basic human rights, and my desire to protect them.

07-26-2003, 08:38 AM	#2
Tobiasly hot Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Jeffersonville, IN (near Louisville) Posts: 892	I agree that the images had to be shown to the Iraqis. But the manner in which it was done seems a bit tacky. I agree with that Pax guy -- why not just release the photos to Al Jazeera? But Griff, I think you're projecting when you say that TV has desensitized us. I remember that photo that tw mentions in the Time book (at least I think it's the same one). A farmer was shot because he ran through a checkpoint. This was a no-win situation. Believe me, not being able to tell friend from enemy is a horrible burden for these young soldiers. I remember feeling overwhelming sympathy for that man and his family. No amount of gruesome pictures on TV or in a magazine will take away my appreciation of basic human rights, and my desire to protect them.