BellaOnline Forums News and Politics Veterans Why is war absent from our news?

Is America forgetting about Iraq and Afghanistan? Some days, you'd think so with the lack of coverage by America's news media.

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You brought up a very good point, Jeff (and welcome to BellaOnline, BTW!)

Pretty much the only time we hear about the war now is when there is some major catastrophe like a helicopter crash killing more than 5 people at once.

One life doesn't count for much anymore.

America gets bored easily. And we've been in this war just too long to hold anyone's attention (please note the tone of sarcasm that I can't completely convey in print).

Also, this being an election year, and most of America being against the war right now, all of the politicians are trying to stay away from it, other than to say that their oponent is going to support it.

But a bit of bright light, our children know.

There are classroooms all across the country still writing penpal letters to soldiers, sending pictures, drawings, and goody bags. So once again, our children lead.

Michelle-

A bright light always come in handy. I'm glad to know that these children, and the teachers, continue to support the troops.

When I was in the 'sandbox' I also received some of these letters, and had many a good laugh at what kids can come up with.

Thanks for the reminder!

We've got troops in combat zones all over the place, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo (NATO/UN the serbian thing)... how easily people forget as long as their daily lives can continue uninterrupted... war only stays in the forefront if it's up close & personal it seems...