Originally Posted by Grancey

I did not agree with the photo ban. I felt that the ban was put in place to try to make Americans immune to the actualities of war. I believe the government thought that if we didn't see the pictures of the coffins then we wouldn't be aware of how many men and women were losing their lives. I've been to Arlington. The emotions I had I will never forget. These photos should not be hidden. These people lost their lives for us. They deserve an immense amount of respect.