How many lives per gallon ?
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Its Quite evident from the figures ... 2172 now... that its not gonna be an easy task to get out. Now that the elections are over, their need has gone up. The year marked protests against the so called "war". Its pretty common to find " how many lives per gallon" stickers and banners floating around. But is anyone paying attention ? Are they being listened to ?
Saw this documentary on Discovery today "Gunners Palace". It is by far the year's most critically acclaimed contenders for the best documentary award. Its a 2 hour presentation and provides an insight into the dangerous and chaotic war . Michael Tucker ( the producer) spent 2 months out there capturing the lives and lifestyle of the soldiers. And not to say - it was scary !!
Let's see what decision would be made 'cause as for now all depends on the new government and I bet it wouldn't be easier to pull out. But having said that what are we losing ? Lives ... Innocent lives of both civilians and soldiers !!!
The photo below found its way to the TIME - Best Photos of the year 2005 and shows a civilian flight on its arrival in Reno, as passengers looked on the flag draped body of a Marine - 2nd Lieut. James Cathey.
Photo courtsey TIME
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