According to the Associated Press "739 Americans have died in Afghanistan since 2001". http://www.ap.org/fallen_marine/story.html. Therefore it is obvious, people must acknowledge the tragedies of war in Afghanistan because numerous men and women sacrifice their lives . Through leveraging the images of the deceased marines fatality, Mr. Bernard during his last moments on the battle field via the AP, it gives both the story and issue a human face.
The photo's of Mr. Bernard dying are not necessarily "gross", they are much more heart wrenching. It is understandable that nobody wants their son, brother, and friend commemorated in the news bleeding to death on a battle field.
It is safe to say:
Despite the repulsiveness of Mr. Bernard bleeding to death, the photo's emphasize the significance of the key messages the AP is conveying to their audience about "t
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I entirely agree.
Bernard knowingly enlisted as a public servant, and was paid by the tax dollars of the American people. If you take on such a role, then you sacrifice a lot of privacy. That's a given: you're not a private citizen any longer.
Your actions as a public servant come directly from the general opinions of the public, and adversely, effect the general opinions of the public. These things need to be reported on to the fullest extent of reality so that these public opinions remain informed.
It's a shame Bernard was killed in duty, and yes, the picture is gruesome. But in a democratic society: it is necessary.
As stated in the previous blog I agree with Michael has said and feel the picture of Joshua Bernard was indeed a necessity to capture the essence of war.
Michael touched on the subject of public servant. I wish to add further agreement but also I believe when a public servant, enlisted in the army, retires he or she should be granted privacy if they so wish. They are not film actors or politicians and the want/prospect of public recongnition is unlikely to be at the forefront of their minds.
If retirement is chosen I don't think it is fair for journalists to persist in questioning former soldiers who are reluctant to speak, such people should be afforded this right having fought and risked their lives on behalf of the country they represent.
Hello Alex.
Well put - I definitely agree and think that the face(s) of war have been missing for quite some time.
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