Lance cpl. Joshua m. Bernard picture

One must consider who is the most opposed to showing the reality of war, to civilians. The DoD opposed even the imaging of flag draped caskets from being photographed, remembering the effect it had during the Vietnam era. Of Course, the DoD abhors the showing of the reality of it’s work, because if the reality of it’s work was shown every day, they would probably be out of jobs in a hurry.

Oh, lets stay in a third world country for another 10 years and submit them to the horrors of war. No wonder the US had the horror of war come to it for a day, with policies like these. 9-11 was payback to the US for the first Gulf War. Expect another in the future, could be 20 years from now, but you cannot be on Code Red forever. Costs way too much.

What is done in our name and with our dollars is our business, and it is about time the people of the US are no longer terrorized by its own government, ruled by its military industrial complex, and denied to see the reality of the policies taken in their names. Every single US soldier killed should be shown in reality of death, and soon, this war would be over.

SRG

These photos need to be shown, otherwise the world will never come to see that we need to find solutions to these wars. If Americans saw more of these photos, as in Vietnam, maybe there would be more of a push to end these senseless wars all over the world. It doesn’t matter where the war is or who is fighting it, this is happening to soldiers everywhere.
For too long the governments of the world have used war as a means to sort out differences. The amount of dollars and resources thrown at these wars is mind boggling. Imangine if these governments spent that money on improving diplomacy and living conditions in disadvantaged countries, and tried to stop the problem before it rears its ugly head.
I just wish there was more of this to make people sit up, stop being so apathetic, and demand action from their respective governments.

The same thing is happening to Afgani civilians in their thousands and no one gives damn. Who knows how many innocent people this guy killed.

Curtesy and Respect must be upheld, and apologize to the family. Remove these pictures. OS2 US NAvy Disabled American Veteran

The LCPL Bernard story is resonating with people on both sides of the issue. The question, in my view, is one of simple human decency. Pulitzers are, I’m sure, wonderful, and I’m no one to dismiss the appeal of money. But putting a family through this kind of torment is, to me, unthinkable.
I just received an email from David W. Dunlap of “Lens,” the New York Times photojournalism blog, informing me that he had incorporated a reference to my interview with LCPL Bernard’s father and a link to my blog within the body the post.
See it here: https://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/04/behind-13/

This man is honestly a shining example of what dedication to a cause and believing in what you are accomplishing for the betterment of the world is all about. i am proud to call him a brother in arms and may you rest in peace good soldier.

Joshua Bernard’s father John, USMC First Sergeant (Ret.), has given only one interview about the matter, and he really speaks his mind.

Everybody is entitled to their opinion. Showing a picture of a dead Marine is no more wrong than showing a picture of a dead Iraqi. Since American news networks have no problem showing dead Iraqis, then showing a dead American should be no problem either. Americans are nothing but HYPOCRITES.

As a combat vet I disagree. The public needs to see what happens.

As a combat vet I disagree. The public needs to see what happens.

For all of you who think that a photo of a wounded or dying soldier will help you better understand what the meaning of war is, you simply are morons. I cannot believe you people tell yourself this. Does that help you sleep better at night knowing you get to see a photo on the flipping news of a bloody soldier all so YOU can better understand war? If you want a first hand shot at it take your LAZY ass down to your local recruiting station and sign up for the Armed Forces. Then proceed to take you LAZY ass overseas and put yourself on the front lines. THEN AND ONLY THEN WILL YOU KNOW WHAT WAR IS! Or go visit mother’s, husbands, wives, brother’s, sister’s, etc… who have lost a loved one overseas. Or spend time with a family who has a loved one overseas and run their daily routine every day. I did not serve in the military but I do know firsthand the cost of war. Freedom, as we love it so much, comes with a price. “FREEDOM IS NOT FREE”
My husband and his brother’s and sisters in arms served for 15 months overseas in Afghanistan. I did not live my husband’s war, but lived my very own. I was the one who lay in bed each night wondering if he was ok. Wondering if a wife that I know personally, or mother or father, etc… was going to wake up only to find out that their soldier had given the ultimate sacrifice. Hoping and praying he, and all others were okay. Wondering if the next morning or afternoon was going to be the day an officer showed up in full uniform to notify me that my husband was dead. Luckily he returned home safe but a soldier of his was KIA in an ambush on their convoy. Now he has to relive that day over and over in his dreams. I do not need to see a photo of some soldier plastered all over the internet and on the news for you ASSHOLES to fully understand war. This soldier died for his country and does not need to have his darkest day splattered all over the place for you JERK WADS to be able to sleep at night. Some where his family and friends are grieving. And you pompous asses have the audacity to sit here and try to come up with ways for this to be right. Go Tuck your kids in bed each night and kiss the Flipping ground and thank god you are alive and each day there are brave men and women fighting for your ignorance.

This photo that they are showing of a wounded marine is just wrong to the utmost extent i am a cadet sgt. in the jrotc program planning on enlisting in the marine corps is 8 months and to me this lance corporal is one of my brothers and it is only respectful not to show this picture of him it is WRONG!!!!

Please … from one US Marine, speaking on behalf of many, take these pictures down. I understand this was a big story because of everything that happened with the original picture, then the SECDEF getting involved was a big article … but this young man was, and is part of the less than 1% of our nations population who chose to put on our uniform as United States Marines. May this Devil Dog rest in peace just like all of my fellow brothers who give their life in combat. I truely feel fortunate to have lived through the experience, and would NOT wish it on my absolute worst enemy.

Please … from one US Marine, speaking for many, take these pictures down. I understand this was a big story because of everything that happened with the original picture, then the SECDEF getting involved was a big article … but this young man was, and is part of the less than 1% of our nations population who chose to put on our uniform as United States Marines. May this Devil Dog rest in peace just like all of my fellow brothers who give their life in combat. I truely feel fortunate to have lived through the experience, and would NOT wish it on my absolute worst enemy.