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Originally posted by LeslieAGD
Cream, I don't think it's a criticism of Jessica Lynch, in as much at is at the media for making her an icon. The accomplishments of others are seemingly unnoticed because Lynch is a cute, young victim and the media (and perhaps even the government) are so focused on milking her ordeal for everything it's worth.

Thanks for clarifying Leslie.

I didn't really understand why people were complaining about her. From the reports that I have read, Jessica Lynch is lucky to be alive and not permanently disabled. She puts a young, attractive, female face on a military. I can understand why the media and the politicians would be interested in putting her out front. I do think that some of the criticism is because she is a young, attractive female. I don't recall the same type of criticism about Scott O'Grady in 1995.

I think that she joined the military to ensure her financial and educational future. As DeltAlum wrote, "The fact that she got a book contract is not her fault. But she would be dumb not to take it." I couldn't agree more. She will and should benefit from her ordeal.