I'm A Soldier Too, The Jessica Lynch Story

MereMere21 · #1 09-02-2003, 10:04 AM

I just read that Jessica Lynch's bookwill be out in November

A couple of weeks ago I read here in Dallas that they have already begun filming the made-for-tv-movie and that North Texas had been turned into a minature Iraq.

Ok does anyone else think this whole whoopla is eeeerily similar to the movie Wag the Dog? or am I just paranoid about the lengths our government will go to make us believe what they want us to believe?

moe.ron · #2 09-02-2003, 10:30 AM

I wonder which version they will show, Rambo or the one where Jessica is being taken care of by the Iraqi doctor?

James · #3 09-02-2003, 11:01 AM

I remember talking to some retired military people about it. Jesica got the bronze star for heroism . . . which was ok to them as long as she had her rifle and was actually fighting back. However, the extent of her injries make that unlikely.

So some of the military people smell politics involved. attractive female soldier gets captured and then rescued. It looks good. Oh and she wasn't raped repeatedly which makes it look better. From what I understand a flight officer in the Gulf War was captured but raped so she didn't make a good candidate for all the hoopla.

DeltAlum · #4 09-02-2003, 12:25 PM

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Originally posted by James
So some of the military people smell politics involved. attractive female soldier gets captured and then rescued. It looks good. Oh and she wasn't raped repeatedly which makes it look better. From what I understand a flight officer in the Gulf War was captured but raped so she didn't make a good candidate for all the hoopla.

Please correct me if I'm wrong -- this is from memory only -- but I beleive the Gulf War officer was also married. (And not particularly good looking -- but that's very subjective. Also sexist, but who would argue that the movie people aren't)

It would appear that the whole "rescue" might have been a bit overdone and possibly unnecessary if you believe news reports. I wasn't there, so I won't go any farther on that.

Of course there are politics involved. Maybe in the movie, they'll discover some Weapons of Mass Destruction under her hospital bed.

And, finally, there's the opportunity for a young woman from rural West Virginia to set herself up pretty well for life. Anything wrong with that?

DeltAlum · #5 09-02-2003, 12:28 PM

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Originally posted by Arya
I wonder which version they will show, Rambo or the one where Jessica is being taken care of by the Iraqi doctor?

PS, the Iraqi Doctor will be played by Gov. Arnie S. and be adept with M-16's, M-79's and hand-to-hand combat.

PM_Mama00 · #6 09-02-2003, 01:01 PM

I just don't like the fact that everyone is making her out to be this hero, when SO MANY soldiers over there have died, and didn't some POWs die too? (sorry, I'm tryin to block this all out for a few reasons)

Woohoo she's pretty. Woohoo other soldiers busted in to rescue her. But how about the stories of other POWs that were rescued? Are their stories going to be involved in this?

EVERY SINGLE soldier over there fighting for the USA is a hero, not just Miss Jessica.

Honeykiss1974 · #7 09-02-2003, 01:32 PM

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Originally posted by PM_Mama00
I just don't like the fact that everyone is making her out to be this hero, when SO MANY soldiers over there have died, and didn't some POWs die too? (sorry, I'm tryin to block this all out for a few reasons)

Woohoo she's pretty. Woohoo other soldiers busted in to rescue her. But how about the stories of other POWs that were rescued? Are their stories going to be involved in this?

EVERY SINGLE soldier over there fighting for the USA is a hero, not just Miss Jessica.

I am in total agreement with you on this......

Jill1228 · #8 09-02-2003, 01:53 PM

THANK YOU PM_Mama!

I for one will NOT be buying the book or seeing the movie!

James · #9 09-02-2003, 01:59 PM

They are most definitely NOT all heroes. You belittle those that showed true herosim by such a blanket statement.

Is your only definition of herosim that you be a soldier and be in the field?

That is their job. Heroism is when they go above and beyond the call of duty in dangerous situations.

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Originally posted by PM_Mama00

EVERY SINGLE soldier over there fighting for the USA is a hero, not just Miss Jessica.

Honeykiss1974 · #10 09-02-2003, 02:16 PM

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Originally posted by James
They are most definitely NOT all heroes. You belittle those that showed true herosim by such a blanket statement.

Is your only definition of herosim that you be a soldier and be in the field?

That is their job. Heroism is when they go above and beyond the call of duty in dangerous situations.

Soldiers are hero's because they are giving their lives for this country - which is something that many regular folks won't do

Plus, if we are applying Merriam Webster's def. of a hero:

he·ro
Pronunciation: 'hir-(")O, 'hE-(")rO
b : an illustrious warrior c : a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities d : one that shows great courage

then her interpretation is appropriate.

Not to be picky, but goodness!

She was just giving a compliment.

ETA: I am curouis too. Why Jessica?

Peaches-n-Cream · #11 09-02-2003, 02:40 PM

I don't really know much about Jessica Lynch except that she was injured in the line of duty, in service to the United States which makes her a hero in my eyes.

I don't really understand the cynicism in this thread.

AchtungBaby80 · #12 09-02-2003, 03:22 PM

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Originally posted by James
They are most definitely NOT all heroes. You belittle those that showed true herosim by such a blanket statement.

Is your only definition of herosim that you be a soldier and be in the field?

That is their job. Heroism is when they go above and beyond the call of duty in dangerous situations.

I'm going to have to disagree, too. For someone to even be brave enough to go over there is admirable, especially since no one's being drafted and made to go. I sure as Hell wouldn't have the guts to. I realize "that is their job," but there are plenty of other jobs to choose from and those who pick the military are heroic enough for me.

JohnsDGsweethrt · #13 09-02-2003, 03:24 PM

Well seeing as how I am a military wife I feel like I can comment here. Yes James you are correct. It is a soilders job to fight and die for his country. Sure its just a job. Its also a VOLUNTARY job. These men and women are no longer drafted. Which means they love and believe in our country so much they are willing to DIE for it. It seems like few people are willing to die for what they believe in any more. They are all heroes in my opinion. Anyone feel free to flame if you like b/c you guys are all entitled to your opinions as am I so no tounge lashing from me here

But you at least have to have respect someone who is willing to live in the summer heat of the Iraqi Desert away from their loved ones and beloved country to rid the world of an evil and murderous dictator. And you have to have respect for the military spouse who waits patiently for their loved one to return often scared to death they may not. These jobs are never easy and at the very least deserve our respect...

moe.ron · #14 09-02-2003, 03:29 PM

Back to the thread, I herd that Rick Bragg will be the ghost rider for the novel.

MereMere21 · #15 09-02-2003, 03:50 PM

I think what alot of people forget is that we have 1200 troops and counting that have been injured, most mamed for life. Life changing amputations. I read a quote from a vietnam veteran volunteering at the Medical Center in Annapolis that some of these amputations are worst he has ever seen.