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...Lifting the Shroud The image of flag-covered coffins being reverently cared for is not an invasion of privacy; it is somber proof that our troops were willing to lay down their lives for their commitment [May 3]. What is the Bush Administration afraid of? That at some point the country will figure out there are far too many coffins coming home? The cost of those lives demands to be acknowledged, not just by grieving families but also by the nation that called them to service. (The Rev.) Christine Miller Waldorf...
...chills looking at the photograph of a planeload of flag-draped coffins of U.S. soldiers. There was nothing morbid about the picture; it just showed the reality of war. It brought home the finality of some Americans' sacrifices for their country. Let the people see the price of freedom. Deanne Hunter Frankfort...
This media sanitization may just reflect skittish news producers, but it obviously also serves—intentionally, or not—certain political ends. Just think back to the Bush Administration’s refusal to allow the media to air video footage of the flag draped coffins as they return from Iraq. Their justification: publicizing the anonymous images would violate the privacy of the victims’ families. Privacy? Come on, that’s so pre 9-11. Someone needs to tell these guys about the Patriot...
...It’s creating ignorance among the greatest universities and the brightest students,” he said of efforts to red-flag international students and keep them from research opportunities. “We have to create a culture of science where no one wants to misuse...
...thing that struck me about the game was the passion of the South Korean fans. Their team only scored 10 baskets in 60 minutes, but when the Koreans scored, the crowd went nuts. I mean, bananas. The horns went off. A huge South Korean flag that was being held by five rows of people would shake furiously. Streamers, pennants and towels waved. An entire section of the crowd partied like it was 1996. And the Koreans lost...