Many young people start out idealistic (because of the garbage they are taught in public school) and are forced to see the truth when real life intervenes. Even people who are taught truth sometimes have to find out the hard way. The important thing is that people learn. She wanted to experience every aspect of Iraqi life - well she probably has now and wishes she hadn't. Let's just back off and see how this thing plays out in the days and weeks ahead. Even if she did start out as a willing participant (which I don't believe) I can't imagine she would still look at the situation the same way she did in the beginning.
I am personally very anti-war. However, I also believe that there are times when it is unavoidable. You just can't negotiate with terrorists. The only thing they understand is violence. The civilians in Iraq pay a terrible price for the violence of their culture and that of the imported terrorists from other countries, but they are choosing to be there and the American troops are providing a stability and protection at great personal risk. I wish they didn't have to be in harm's way - but it is necessary to have them there. Would I like them out? Of course! But not until they have done their job. I dare say Jill has seen another side of things by now.
The Detroit News is reporting this morning that she, in essence, seems to have a different perspective on the situation than what many of us originally suspected would be the case. She has apparently made some pro-military comments, as well as some unfriendly to the terrorist filth. Additionally, the Plymouth (Michigan) Observer's columnist who is no friend of the US Military, the President, Taxpayers, etc. did not throw in an editorial comment condemning the aforementioned people/organizations while reporting on the Jill Carroll situation in today's paper, very unlike him. He once blamed the War in Iraq for the lack of funds to put on a local ice festival. Perhaps you're right, time will tell. Living in this world, and given her background, its easy for many to be cynical.