Shameful Exploitation

Propaganda is defined as: ideas methodically spread to promote a cause. Historically, Americans have been subjected to a despicable piece of propaganda, which is used to promote the continuation of an increasingly unpopular war.

In 2004, Lt. General Sanchez said, "They must not have died in vain. We must not lose this mission." That is contemptible propaganda. If our troops are pulled out of Iraq today, those that have died in the service of our country will not have died in vain. To suggest otherwise is an insidious distortion of the truth and a shameful exploitation of our fallen heroes; for an economic, political or religious agenda. Our troops remain in great jeopardy, while General Sanchez has come home and is out of harms way. The original mission of searching for WMD's and regime change has been accomplished.

In a "Doonesbury" cartoon a reporter at a White House news conference asked; “What if troops are still dying at the current rate a year from now? Will we withdraw then?”

White House reply; “No, because if we do, all of next year's deaths will have been in vain.” Reporter; “What about two years from now? or five years?"

White House reply; “Again we'll stay the course. We cannot dishonor the upcoming sacrifice of those who have yet to die. Remember, some of them haven't even enlisted yet. If we cut and run, what kind of message would we be sending them and their families?” The reporter answered; “That they might live?”