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2005-09-12 Home Front: WoT

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Posted by Steve White 2005-09-12 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 So sad that the press had to get hung up on 30,000 people at the SuperDome out of over a million souls that Katrina effected, thus forgetting that the true heroes of this disaster is our Coast Guard.

We should all be wearing Coast Guard hats, similar to NYPF FDNY hats. But because our press (our job is to be skeptical) focused on those 30,000, these heroes of the Coast Guard didn't, and still are not, getting the hero worship they deserved.

They never stopped working, even during the storm.

As others have said, "I'm embarrassed for America." I'm embarrassed at the coverage our media has chosen. I'm embarrassed at the story they have chosen to tell. I'm embarrassed, that they couldn't just be Americans and tell the story of Americans helping Americans.

There were real stories in those first few days, yet, they focused on those 30,000 at the Superdome over the other one million stories to be told, and this media needs to take full credit for the image of American that was beamed throughout the world.

Why didn't they focus on the rescue mission of the Coast Guard?

I will blame our next terrorist attack on "our" media, cause they have chosen to show, not the real story of Americans helping Americans, our strength, but a focus on a few, when many were in need and the help, aid and just good ole hugs were there.

Posted by Sherry 2005-09-12 01:18|| 2005-09-12 01:18|| Front Page Top

#2 Let me guess, these increased responsibilities will come with no extra funds or equipment. I agree it's sad that the Coast Guard is looked upon as the bastard stepchild of our armed forces.

Posted by gromky">gromky 2005-09-12 06:53|| http://communistposters.com/]">[http://communistposters.com/] 2005-09-12 06:53|| Front Page Top

#3 Semper Paratus gents.

Posted by Togo 2005-09-12 10:03|| 2005-09-12 10:03|| Front Page Top

#4 Go Jayhawks!

Posted by bman">bman 2005-09-12 10:31|| 2005-09-12 10:31|| Front Page Top

#5 Time to stop starving the Coast Guard, upgrade their equipment, ships and helos.

They have proven themselves time and again as the first line of defense.

Posted by Captain America 2005-09-12 20:35|| 2005-09-12 20:35|| Front Page Top

#6 they've been life-savers here in San Diego, and their upgrades seem to only come from War on Drugs attention. Agreed, time to value them for all their services/missions

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2005-09-12 20:57|| 2005-09-12 20:57|| Front Page Top

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