by Simon 17 Replies latest social current
Six........I'm with ya completely.
If I were a parent, and MY son came home from Iraq in a pine box, I would want EVERYONE to see that picture. I would want everyone to see and FEEL the sacrifice he made in order that others can enjoy the freedoms that so many of us take for granted.
Just my opinion........
Has anyone seen the Zapruder film? You know the home made film of John Kennedy's murder. That was a film showing a man being murdered in cold blood. It was graphic and bloody, and we all saw the look of horror on Jacqueline Kennedy's face. That was real.
How many times has that piece of film been shown? Hundreds? Thousands? Where was the outcry of that very graphic, real-life murder on television and film? I realize that the film was not released to the public until 1975, which is some time ago, but still my point remains.
I did not see Diana's picture, but I submit that if we feel outrage over showing of that then we need to be consistent in showing outrage over the Zapruder film as well. Or we need to recognize that certain images or film are going to be shown and if it is offensive to us, then do not look at them. At the end of the day, all we really have control over is ourselves.
Pictures of coffins of returned US servicemen? Insensitive
I'm in complete agreement with Ozzie.
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http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/14/60918/924510/post.ashx#924510
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Six........I'm with ya completely.If I were a parent, and MY son came home from Iraq in a pine box, I would want EVERYONE to see that picture. I would want everyone to see and FEEL the sacrifice he made in order that others can enjoy the freedoms that so many of us take for granted.
Just my opinion........
Yes. Is it also insensitive to show pictures of "hero's hill" cemetaries?
I agree with what I read on one of the news pages - if anything the pictures of the coffins shows how much care and respect is being shown to them. They are very somber and moving.
I must agree. I thought that woman being fired was ridiculous. It isn't a body on display,............... it's a coffin, with a flag draped over it. I am beginning to think they are diverting attention away from the real issues. This issue is just silly.
So will this pic be banned too?
Brits in France:
Englishman.
Is this a subtle English/ American thing? This could be a real fan flamer!
