Gates: Media photos of war dead need families' OK

Felix The Assassin · 02-26-2009, 09:05 PM

Why?
A flag draped coffin is just that. Nobody (from the outside) knows who it is, their rank, or race, or ethnicity, nor their sex. America should see their war dead. Canada has their "Highway of Heroes", Britain and Ireland hold national military ceremonies to honour their's. While we get a long too forgotten standing order not to remind our citizens of what is really happening.
IMHO, every coffin that is delivered should be spoke about, Brian Williams can spend a few moments each evening telling US about that days tally, all the while the National Color Guard should be seen in the background dutifully performing their honored task.

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/play...26713&src=news

Can you tell who is who?

Robert is center row, second from bottom. Can you identify him?

ElfBane · 02-27-2009, 10:05 AM

I agree with you. The policy of "getting permission" to view flag draped caskets is insane, and the perfect thing a government toady would propose, AND it was no doubt proposed by a REMF. I can see it now Felix....." Sergeant, before we display the caskets, do we have the bonafides for casket 17? You know, the signed release in triplicate.. with the watermarked, holographically verified, notary stamp?"

BTW, the Lehrer News Hour on public TV has a silent moment and a roll of names with photographs of the war dead. Not that I think you watch public TV, mind you. Also, it might be considered in bad form (by some people) if Brian Williams did that kind of thing,,,,him being Canadian.

VulcanRider · 02-28-2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix The Assassin

Why?
A flag draped coffin is just that. Nobody (from the outside) knows who it is, their rank, or race, or ethnicity, nor their sex.

As it should be. I think identifying the person should be the family's decision. It's like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Here lie soldiers/sailors/airmen who paid the ultimate price. Name, rank, branch of service, doesn't matter. All gave the ultimate price, and all deserve equal respect.

Did anybody catch Taking Chance on HBO last Saturday? Kevin Bacon portrayed a Lt. Colonel who escorted a Corporal's body home. The trailer looked great, but I don't have HBO.

02-26-2009, 09:05 PM	#1
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	Gates: Media photos of war dead need families' OK Why? A flag draped coffin is just that. Nobody (from the outside) knows who it is, their rank, or race, or ethnicity, nor their sex. America should see their war dead. Canada has their "Highway of Heroes", Britain and Ireland hold national military ceremonies to honour their's. While we get a long too forgotten standing order not to remind our citizens of what is really happening. IMHO, every coffin that is delivered should be spoke about, Brian Williams can spend a few moments each evening telling US about that days tally, all the while the National Color Guard should be seen in the background dutifully performing their honored task. http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/play...26713&src=news Can you tell who is who? Robert is center row, second from bottom. Can you identify him? __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

02-27-2009, 10:05 AM	#2
ElfBane Mephistopheles Join Date: March 21, 2004 Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Age: 70 Posts: 1,447	Re: Gates: Media photos of war dead need families' OK I agree with you. The policy of "getting permission" to view flag draped caskets is insane, and the perfect thing a government toady would propose, AND it was no doubt proposed by a REMF. I can see it now Felix....." Sergeant, before we display the caskets, do we have the bonafides for casket 17? You know, the signed release in triplicate.. with the watermarked, holographically verified, notary stamp?" BTW, the Lehrer News Hour on public TV has a silent moment and a roll of names with photographs of the war dead. Not that I think you watch public TV, mind you. Also, it might be considered in bad form (by some people) if Brian Williams did that kind of thing,,,,him being Canadian. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759. Iraq and Afghan fatalities: 6,855 and counting. Silence IS consent. Last edited by ElfBane; 02-27-2009 at 08:32 PM.

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