I believe that this will change many Americans perception of the war. Especially these men and their families. I see no problem with wishing them well, and showing them love and compassion. It shows greater moral strength and conviction. I dunno. Hate the sin, love the sinner or something like that. I do know that it has softened the hearts of many, many people.
change americans perception of the war you say? which americans? ABCs audience consists of liberals and sheeple, the only thing this story will do is help the MSM reinforce their alternate reality that iraq is "getting worse", when the reality is that things are turning the corner there.