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Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America~Honoring our Troops~
Mar 19, 2008

Focus:Media
Action Request:Petition
Location:United States
This week marks the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq, but you might not have seen much about it on TV recently. Just 3% of the news in February was dedicated to the war and fewer than one in three Americans know how many American troops have died in Iraq. Believe it or not, a study just released by the Pew Research Center shows that press coverage of the war is at the lowest point since the war began.
Please take a minute now to sign an open letter to the media and demand that major networks increase their coverage of the Iraq war.

The economy and the presidential campaigns are both important stories, but news of the ongoing wars shouldn't fall by the wayside. The media must demonstrate that they can walk and chew gum at the same time. Over 80% of Americans are aware that Oprah Winfrey endorsed Senator Barack Obama for president, while just 28% know how many troops have died in Iraq- even though we are rapidly approaching 4,000 casualties.

An unprecedented detachment between the American public and the men and women at war makes the media's coverage of the conflicts more vital than ever. Just because the coverage has waned doesn't mean our troops aren't facing daily dangers or major issues once they return home.

Men and women continue to serve in Iraq, though you might not realize that just from watching the news. Please sign this open letter and honor the sacrifice of those who have served in the past five years by making sure they remain in the public eye.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,
 
Paul Rieckhoff
Iraq Veteran
Executive Director
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America



P.S. Be sure to watch Choose or Lose Presents: Clinton & Obama Answer Young Veterans on MTV, Thursday at 6pm EST (Senator McCain is in Iraq this week and was unable to participate). Several IAVA member veterans are participating in the discussion.
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Posted: Wednesday March 19, 2008, 10:40 am
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Past Member (0) 		Wednesday March 19, 2008, 11:15 am
I would much rather the petition publicised both the positive AND the negative, rather than just the number of casualties. What about the schools and hospitals that have been rebuilt, and the abusive orphanages that WE found and closed down? What about the Iraqi people who DO want us there? I am absolutely STARVED for positive news from the front, instead of just the negative. There are TWO sides to every issue, and so far, the dictatorship we call the media, is only censoring out the positive, and flooding us with the negative. YES - I grieve each and EVERY fallen HERO! But I also rejoice with the ones who still stand and defend our freedoms. I thank you for listening. I hope I didn't come across as angry, that was not my intent.

Patrice K. (17) 		Wednesday March 19, 2008, 1:40 pm
I totally agree with you. Maybe this will get the media in gear, but I doubt it. Just trying to let them know that we need more coverage and of both sides, especially the positive. You would think that Fox news would be in the forefront of this issue but they aren't either and it's very sad.

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