I knew this'd be awesome, and it sure is!
Unfortunately, some will stop at nothing to bash this administration and play politics, even the blah-blah about too many troops in Iraq to adequately respond. I, of course, foget the percentage of NGs in Iraq and NGs who helped out here (God bless each and every one of 'em!) but I think it's something like only 10-15% are in Iraq.
Theresa, what we can do is either print out this thread and send it to as many news outlets as possible, circulate it among our circle of family and friends, or email it to everyone we can think of. Spreading the word in the grassroots is the best antidote to media poison.