02.17.07
The Personal Side of War
I just had an awesome lunch with a good friend of mine. He left for Iraq before we left for Italy, and got back after we were already there. I think it’s been almost three years since we’ve seen each other, and it was good to be able to talk face to face.
As he shared with me about his experiences in Iraq, I sensed his frustration with the media in the US. He told me about how his batallion had built 60 schools. He talked about the functioning electric grid and sewer system in Baghdad. None of these facts ever make it to NBC.
The war in Iraq is obviously a tricky subject. But I can’t help but wonder if more people would be in support of America’s efforts if some of the good news made it on the air. Today as the Senate debates “supporting our troops, but not supporting Bush’s plan” (an idea which makes no sense to my friend), I sometimes wonder if we’re getting the whole picture.
I’ve lived in Europe for 2 years, and Europe is (at least now) pretty firmly against the war. To tell you the truth, I’m not really sure where I stand. But I do know that I am proud of my friend who served in Iraq. I’m thankful for the times he looked at death and kept moving. And I’m reminded at how much I need to pray for him and his family as they try and navigate life after Iraq.
jones said,
02.19.07 at 3:42 pm
The media, really doesn’t help at all, here all the newspapers say what they want to make their side look better…..first i thought this was a bad thing, but its not like the states who say they give the entire truth…..
now take this country, everything the states is hearing is bad for them….the news is making it look like the country is at war….we had a few protests and bad things happen……but this is not everyone
Anonymous said,
02.20.07 at 8:33 pm
Love ya, Roterts!
-Mark and Molly Williams
Anonymous said,
02.21.07 at 8:03 am
I say, Let’s get those dirty buggers at NBC.