"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?
From what I've been able to ascertain, the family refused to comment on the Ted Rall cartoon or any of his epithets against their son..
They did, ( His wife, actually ) however manage to comment on how offended they were about President Bush's taped memorial message to Tillman at a Cardinal's game..
I will leave it up to you what to make of that..