Does the military have an obligation to truthfully disclose the circumstances of a soldier's death?
Do that soldier's family have a "right" to that information?
Is it "unpatriotic" to complain when the pentagon stonewalls a family on those circumstances?
I have read articles, reports, etc., as far back as the Korean War where such freindly fire deaths were covered up by the military..
This Tillman incident is nothing new..
The Pentagon needs to determine a standard policy on the reporting of deaths and circumstances, then stick to it..
If officers or administration fail to adhere to the standard, there should be real penalties administered.. ( like loss of rank or postition, minimum..)
None of this makes one iota of difference concerning the sacrifice Pat Tillman made..
He served his nation honorably and well..
But a policy of truth in these matters would keep the left and the leftist media from capitalizing on such occurrances, and alienating the families..
"But a policy of truth in these matters would keep the left and the leftist media from capitalizing on such occurrances, and alienating the families..."
That's an excellent suggestion.
I wonder, though, what was the family's reaction to the Ted Rall cartoon mocking their son AFTER his death? Called him an "idiot" and a "loser." Did anyone read of their reaction? Either way, I missed it. Think the MSM buried that?