tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760821592232584238.post4643071984565791004..comments2023-06-26T07:37:06.435-04:00Comments on FWIW: Enough with the war metaphorsStephen Leyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02498952171697022917noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5760821592232584238.post-76646707234417390042008-04-26T12:49:00.000-04:002008-04-26T12:49:00.000-04:00While I agree that the use of this image other tha...While I agree that the use of this image other than to honor our servicemen is dubious, tasteless, and crass, I think a perusal of James Bradley and Ron Powers' <I>Flags of Our Fathers</I> or its film adaptation would more than indicate that this symbol was essentially a misleading propaganda device. While the image is powerful, let's not forget that it was itself somewhat born of dubiousness and deception, a true disservice to those who spilled their blood for this land of ours.<BR/><BR/>And..."If it exists, and if we can do anything about it, man-made global warming deserves our attention. But global warming is not World War II." Maybe not <I>yet</I>, Mr. Williamson. Check back with your children and grandchildren on that one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com