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It is unfortunate, in my opinion, that we accept three hours of "fictional" violence every night in prime time, but find it offensive to watch a film based on the realities that violence leaves in its wake. War is in our living rooms every day, on CNN and FOX in the form of news, but is toned down and "De-Humanized" to make it palatable for the masses. Given the opportunity to see a somewhat realistic portrayal of the destruction and brutilization that is inherent in warfare.....we find it....too violent.
Ask Uncle Joe....who was there in WWII, about the "feelings" this Movie creates in his mind, and he comes close to tears, but simply says "It comes Pretty Damn Close" .
To me....that says more about the validity of such a production, than the FCC could ever put in regulations. I watched the Movie on DVD last night, just because I wanted to, as a reminder, that many are dying today in Iraq......I really dont care if the broadcast stations lack the courage to face reality........The sad fact is, Others are doing so today, in our name, on foreign soil, just as in the movie.
We Should Give Our Thoughts To Them.......That Is The Priority On This Day.
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