A Brief Look at the Iraq War

I decided to talk about the Iraq War today after watching the film "The Hurt Locker".

Honestly, if you have never seen the film, please go do so.  It is disturbing, intriguing, and, according to some veterans, somewhat accurate in terms of the addiction to the adrenaline rush that comes with dismantling bombs (see: http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2010-02-17-hurtlocker17_CV_N.htm). Marine Lance Corporal Nate Knowles, who lost a leg to an IED in Afghanistan, actually said of the film: "I think everybody should watch it and see how things really are".

Sure, the director of the film took liberties with the movie in terms of proper signification of ranks and solider actions.  But, as stated in that article, many of the emotions portrayed in the film are spot on in terms of what soldiers feel while they're in Iraq, and when they come home.

So, please watch the movie.  And, when you're done, thank a veteran.