War Casts Shadow In 'Swingtown'

[dArKeR]

In Bethlehem, Pa., Marine Cpl. Randy Glass is getting therapy, one valve at a time, as he works at his job as an auto mechanic. In the initial invasion of Iraq, Randy took a grenade in the leg -- nearly blowing it off.

Asked what it looks like, Glass says "like Freddie Krueger's face."

Eighteen guys he knew were killed.

"I'm tired of seeing my brothers die," Glass says. But he still supports President Bush.

"The last few weeks it seems like everything has gone to hell over there," Glass says.

So why doesn’t he blame the commander in chief?

"I blame the commander in chief of every Iraqi," he says. "Not the commander in chief of the Americans."

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/05/11/eveningnews/main616783.shtml

What I feel is wrong with journalism is why it isn't asked for more detail from Glass. Let him explain exactly why he says "I blame the commander in chief of every Iraqi,". I wonder why he feels the Iraqis don't have a right to defend their country? This would be very informative for all Americans to listen to Glass' analysis.

[DenverDem]

1. Cpl. Glass is in deep denial.

He, like all amerikan sheeple, cannot handle the truth as that will shatter their propaganda based world view.

[livetohike]

2. He is blinded by Bush

as is the woman who was interviewed. When asked why she supported Bush, she had a glazed look in her eyes, paused for a moment and answered, "Because he is a Christian." End of interview.

My husband looked at me and said, "Isn't John Kerry a Christian?"

I said, "No, to her he is a Catholic".

And here is the mentality we are facing.