[fatrat]

this young lady is being portrayed as a superhero and from the details that have come out so far, i cannot call her a hero. is there any right-thinking soldier who would not "fight to the death" by firing their last round at the enemy before being taken prisoner by an enemy as ruthless as this one? I deeply appreciate her service to our country and wish her the best but, unless some additional details emerge, i see no reason for her to be hailed as a hero.

It is likely that some of the brave people who risked their lives to rescue her from captivity are heroes, and it is very likely that the iraqi citizen that risked his life to provide information which lead to her rescue is a hero.

flame away, "dunning nomex suit"

[Mustard]

"is there any right-thinking soldier who would not "fight to the death" by firing their last round at the enemy before being taken prisoner by an enemy as ruthless as this one"

Yes, believe me, I've seen them!

[A2J]

this young lady is being portrayed as a superhero and from the details that have come out so far, i cannot call her a hero. is there any right-thinking soldier who would not "fight to the death" by firing their last round at the enemy before being taken prisoner by an enemy as ruthless as this one? I deeply appreciate her service to our country and wish her the best but, unless some additional details emerge, i see no reason for her to be hailed as a hero.

It is likely that some of the brave people who risked their lives to rescue her from captivity are heroes, and it is very likely that the iraqi citizen that risked his life to provide information which lead to her rescue is a hero.

Well said.

When I first heard of the report of her courageously firing at her would-be captors until she ran out of ammunition, a question popped up as to why would the Iraqis allow her to live after she allegedly blows away some of their finest?

In addition, there are no witnesses to her supposed gallantry, whereas there are millions that witnessed the bravery of those who rescued her.

I wish PFC. Lynch well in her life and thank her for her service, but she is hardly a hero.

[spunkets]

"i see no reason for her to be hailed as a hero.

It is likely that some of the brave people who risked their lives to rescue her from captivity are heroes, and it is very likely that the Iraqi citizen that risked his life to provide information which lead to her rescue is a hero.

You are confusing skill level and duty assignment with heroism. The soldier fought bravely and with honor, that is all that matters.

[prophetic]

I'll back you on that one dude.