Thank you Z and King-of-Fools for the trackback. I really wish that all of America could read this. Unfortunately, I think it easier to remember ten lies than one word of truth.

I just read this and I thank you very much. I came by the way of Dean's World.

You are so welcome. I am really thankful to Dave's parents for sharing with us any and all letters and other information they receive.

I will post anything I receive from them in hopes that any cruising American might read them and re-think what television news, newspapers, magazines, and talk radio is saying.

Thank you for stopping by and please, come again, you are welcome anytime.

Yes, that Liberal Media just keeps reporting those Civilian Casualties!!

Accounts of Atrocities Emerge from the Rubble of Fallujah!?

What are they thinking?

Damon,
Where the media errs, is in not reporting that the larger percentage of Iraqis want this liberation and are deeply grateful for the coalition forces.

They also err in their accounts of how events actually took place. Investigative reporting doesn't just quote someone- they substantiate claims. "That liberal media" hasn't done so in their reports.

How did the doctor know that it was a Marine Sniper that shot through the main doors of the hospital? Did the journalist seek access to the Marines to question them about this? What if the story from the Marines was different?

I could be wrong about this and will do some investigating, but a Marine sniper shoots to kill, not to damage or simply frighten and cause alarm. That was my first clue that something was amiss in this story.

Why did Jabur leave the body in the street for 6 days? He was trapped in his home, but not by American Marines. His own country men are sniping and killing and wreaking havoic in bullying attempts of causing those supportive of the coalition to give up hope. Why doesn't the reporter also question Jabur why, if it was Marines (or soldiers, they are different forces), they felt the need to fire on their vehicle? It seems soem facts are either not told to Mr. Jamail, or he is leaving them out. The Marine Corps doesn't tolerate disobedience to orders, and far less a vigilante course of action.

I would like to hear your comments on the exact point that someone who is actually there fighting for the freedom of this people from an oppressive government (and an insurgent group trying to re-establish one). When I read the two accounts, and know that the journalist didn't report authentically or with true objectivism or in an investigative manner, I am more likely to believe Capt. Connable.

I thank you for your dissenting comments, but ask you to leave sarcasm behind. Please come again.

Thank you for the thoughtful response...I forget my manners in the daily blog-bile. I'm looking for balanced accounts of the Fallujah battles, but unfortunately they are hard to come by. I suppose the battle carries over to the reporting, with sympathies clashing amongst the observers. Regardless of my opinion, I know that both sides are suffering in this conflict, and I hope that it will soon come to a conclusion.

Damon,
No problem. I am glad you commented. I think that iron sharpens iron and disenting opinions are good to hear.

Your concern is one that I hold, as well.

The point of the letter is to emphasize that the troops need support in their missions, too. When a Marines and soldier lose heart, they lose perspective and aim and accidents can happen.

Imagine working your best and getting paid minimally for it and your boss and co-workers say they like you, but that they don't like your work...

Well, "bonquser2000", let me ask you a few questions....have you been to the front lines? Are you in or have you been to Fallujah? Why is is that when we were in Vietnam, we listened to the military, but now, because it isn't fitting the liberal left's agenda (and believe me, you are very much a part of their agenda) we dismiss their first hand accounts as "spin and lies."

Are you personally aquainted with any person currently in Iraq? Please share their personal words (not lifted from internet sources) and then verify their accounts, as I have done here.

Please come back but with a mind and fingers ready to intelligently discuss this issue, and please refrain from sarcasm and uneccesary swearing.

Yes, I have deleted your comment due the nasty name you gave yourself. Speak openly, with true links, and integrity of internet character (as in not just trolling for the democratic "spin"), then you may post without deletion.

P.S. I offer verification of my accusation of your trolling, because I know that you found me by entering Capt. Connable's name into a search engine (Google). May I ask what lead you to do so? How you came about his name specifically? Will you have the decency to answer honestly? Come back when you can and when you are able to meet my above stated requirements. I hide behind no psuedonym, why do you?

I told you that when you can comment with your real name and your real e-mail, then your comments will be taken seriously. I have banned you.

I just read CAPTAIN Ben Connable's article is yesterday's, Wed, 5/19/04, "A Marine Sees What Defeatists Don't" and it was great. I'm a Navy Captain stationed in DC and see many of the things Captain Connable sees. The majority of the things occurring in Iraq are good and of course, they are never reported on. I truly believe that the media want to do anything that will cause America to look bad in the sight of the world, truly a sad commentary on those who purportedly are supposed to tell the truth. thanks for the website. Arlis

Thank you for your comments, Arliss, and welcome. Come anytime.