[TexasKamaAina]

So, the assumption here is that those who jumped can be propped up for persuasive purposes more effectively than those who were burned, suffocated, or crushed. Doesn't make much sense to me.

You're right, they are all equally and unfortunately dead. But most of them did not have to die of their own volition. They were trapped. I think what horrifies us about the jumpers is the terrible choice they had to make: be burned to death or jump. They were forced to participate in their own murder. Ultimately, whether it is logical or not, people simply DO react more strongly to the images of the jumpers which means, yes, pictures of them CAN help to sustain the public's resolve to see this war through.

[MHGinTN]

Well said!

[Sandy]

people simply DO react more strongly to the images of the jumpers which means, yes, pictures of them CAN help to sustain the public's resolve to see this war through.

All right. That sounds sensible. Thanks.

[MadEagle]

I think what horrifies us about the jumpers is the terrible choice they had to make: be burned to death or jump. They were forced to participate in their own murder

You are absolutely right. I hadn't thought of it that way, and now it makes me even more sick...didn't think I could be more outraged.

Thank you. All of us need to keep these sentiments alive.