This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on April 18, 2003). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
Remember the heroic rescue of Private Jessica Lynch? I’m sure you do, it was practically the only story coming out of Iraq for close to a week.
How heroic is it, really, when US forces storm into an unguarded hospital, terrorize the staff and patients, and handcuff four doctors and two patients — one of whom was paralyzed and on an IV drip — before leaving with Private Lynch?
Another shining example of the US propaganda machine in full swing.
(via Alan Moult)