Maybe it does undermine the war effort, as it is being undertaken at this point. But then, so what? When the facts are anti-Bush the only alternative is to lie. Or ignore it.
Reading the names is reporting news. We have
lost 761 americans so far with 4133 injured, many of those seriously handicapped for life.
Reading all of these names is honoring their sacrifices. It is bringing each man and womans name and face to a national audience so that they haven't died in total obscurity. It was done in a classy and respectful way. I think every serviceman who has died on duty deserves it.
Additionally, yes the broadcast is meant to show to america the price we have paid thusfar. It will allow those who watch to see the faces of brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and friends who are gone. We can reevaluate whether what we are doing is worth it or not that way.
Or we can just stay in the dark until the administration tells us what we need to know.
We have always been at war with Eurasia.