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Originally Posted by Jimellow
I would think it would help the morale of the troops greatly to see their leaders defending them and the war they are fighting for, by opposing cartoons in mass media that could be considered in poor taste, even mocking their efforts and resulting injuries.
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Mocking? Did you see the cartoon? The cartoon is honoring the sacrafice of the soldier, while trying to communicate that Donald Rumsfeld is the one showing the troops - who have sacraficed - disrespect. You're misunderstanding th cartoon just as these 4 enerals and 2 admirals have.
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Originally Posted by Jimellow
It takes 5 seconds or less to sign a letter, but for troops to see that signature in defense of them and their cause would certainly make that 5 seconds of effort worthwhile.
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All these gernerals and admirals have done is show that they will back up the Bush administration no matter what...and that is the very thing that has the troops morale down.
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Originally Posted by Jimellow
Furthermore, if I was a soldier in a foreign land and saw such a cartoon, and no response from my leaders, I think that would be a great concern. There is more to leadership than just issuing orders and organizing training drills.
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You don't understand the cartoon. If I were to see a cartoon, misunderstand it and be offended by it, who's fault is that? Is it the cartoonists? Nope. It's mine for not thinking about it. Political cartoons are supposed to make you think.