Now what the frig is the point to this!!!!!

[spence]

I think it's a good move. The argument that a dead serviceman returning to US soil is a "family matter" is BS. They're draped in the US flag and their sacrifice is a burden on the entire country.

That's not to say I'd like to see it abused, although certianly some will.

-spence

[JohnR]

I think that it should be kept private unless requested by the family.

There is a time and practice for honoring the remains of the returning. Those, and the especially the families wishes, should be honored above any "news" request.

Mostly off topic, anyone watch Taking Chance on HBO last week?

[fishbones]

Originally Posted by JohnR

I think that it should be kept private unless requested by the family.

There is a time and practice for honoring the remains of the returning. Those, and the especially the families wishes, should be honored above any "news" request.

I agree with this. The problem with the media is that it's not their child/sibling/spouse coming home, so they don't have to deal with the same emotions as the loved ones of the returning soldier. The friends and family are in an emotional state due to a sudden and unexpected death of a loved one and should be given whatever time and space they need. I'd hate to see anyone pressured to allow the media access when they're trying to deal with a tragedy.

[buckman]

Originally Posted by spence

I . They're draped in the US flag and their sacrifice is a burden on the entire country.

-spence

I'm sure the men and women fighting over there don't feel their sacrifice is a burden on the entire country.

[spence]

Originally Posted by buckman

I'm sure the men and women fighting over there don't feel their sacrifice is a burden on the entire country.

That's not the point.

-spence