While I've no doubt a discussion of media & perception would be facinating and eye-opening, this is neither the forum, much less the thread for it. In other words - take it outside boys.
Randy,
I'm terribly sorry about this whole situation, from the loss of two good Marines, to the tangent this thread has gone. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families during this difficult time as well as with the men and women in uniform going out there every day doing their job. We're all behind you guys, 100%. Good luck, Supercobra, Glider, & everyone else over there and happy hunting fellas.