You are very n00b to be posting such rubbish. Nobody has elevated these men above our military. If you genuinely feel this way, NB4ZOT.
I am admittedly new here. I will clarify: it pains me greatly to see that the press has failed to acknowledge any of the sacrfices that the troopers on-scene made....It is unfortunate that Mr. Woodruff and companion were injured.
Regardless, Woodruff was there of his on volition, advancing his own career, playing a game he does not know and it sure seems like he contributed to his own misfortune. My sympathy is tempered by these self-imposed circumstances.
Further,I find it so very distasteful that every reporter down to the local flea market paper is wrapping these guys in the flag like Silver Star candidates.....
My previous post was reference the ABC/Disney news forum and how they edit/censor/delete anyone who is not sending a prayer and good wishes to Woodruff et al. i find it strange that such an organization that wraps itself in the flag and uses the constitution to shield itself cannot support the true spirit of the constitution and allow free speech on thier own site.
Many people were posting comments that were critical of Woodruff and the lack of recognition of the troops sacrifice (ours or Iraqi) at the same event. Within one minute those comments would be deleted but the sunshine and prayers were allowed to remain.
That is Hypocrisy in my book.