The article states that June was the most deadly month since the war began and that progress is slow. The support for the war is low and what actually would count as a victory is somewhat confusing. Petraeus ideas are geared toward helping the Afghan people are target the al-Queda.
He explains all the progress that has been made in that Afghan children are improving by more receiving education and immunization. He explains that new roads are being built and the afghan economy is improving.
Petraeus offers hope to all the people with family and loved ones in Afghanistan. This subject hits me hard because my older brother is currently deployed to Afghanistan and my fiancee is scheduled to deploy late September.
I believe that General Petraeus will effect change in Afghanistan and help bring the troops to their goals. This war is messy and long, it is getting harder to see the light at the end of tunnel, but his strategies were helpful in Iraq so hopefully they will help in this battle theater.
Journalism in relation to war is very important. To many Americans, the wars overseas are pushed out of their mind with the busyness of day to day life. When they see articles and news updates about the war, they are forced to see what many American soldiers are doing everyday to support freedom at home.
http://www.cbs8.com/Global/story.asp?S=12754842
Extra Credit Response to Brittany Payne's Unit Two Blog
ReplyDeleteHope is a wonderful thing. Although I have been pretty hard on the media during unit two, all things reported are not a cover-up of something or about a negative subject. There is good news and good stories do emerge.
I hate to say it, but I am glad my dad is retired from the military. That way, I don't have to worry about him being deployed. I do have friends who have gone, and the stress and worry you go through is agonizing.
In this day and age, the contact we have with our family and friends who are involved in the war is amazing! Especially around the holidays. There is nothing more heartwarming than to see the soldiers send their love home over the television.
One friend of mine was in the position of being able to email occasionally and got to call home at least once a month. This luxury was unheard of in wars of the past.
Your blog was very heartfelt. My only critique is I would have like to read a little bit more about your personal onion of the media.