Answer the Questions then response to post 1 and 2

Answer the Questions then response to post 1 and 2

What are the effects of where we bury and how we view the war dead on our thoughts and feelings about war? Think, for example, about the politics around whether media share images of soldiers'  coffins arriving in the US. What is the ethical argument for sharing these images? For keeping them private? Where do you side in this debate and why?

Post 1

I feel like the way troops buried the war dead during past wars has made our views of war seem much more gory than we might want to think. Reading about how the troops were buried during past wars painted a vivid picture of just how violent people die during battle. I also think that this picture gives us a greater respect of people at war. Knowing how some of the bodies are never recovered goes to show how great these troops are at risk of dying when they go out to battle. An ethical argument for sharing images of solder's coffins arriving in the US is showing the country that they are being taken care of. These images provide everyone with a peaceful feeling knowing that our fallen troops are well-respected and watched after. An argument for keeping these images private could be because it shows the country just how many people don't return from war alive. Seeing the volume of caskets in a plane returning from a war zone can be unsettling for the general public. In my opinion, these images should be shared. I believe that they can bring together the country in a way. By showing everyone how the soldiers are brought back home to their families provides a sense of nationalism for people. In today's day and age I believe that camaraderie within our country would be a positive thing. 

Post 2

War refers to different opinions existing between two or more groups at arising conflicts resulting in loss if life.The main effects of burying the dead soldiers is a way of respecting and future generation can salute them for being the child of nation and follow peace.It is viewed in a way that they have sacrificed their lhfe with a cause to save nation and its people.  The ethical argument for sharıng image of them is it can affect the family members emotional feelings of lossing a member among them But when it comes as a spectator the dead soldiers can be honoured only by this way and taking in favour of it is good where these martvr stands as a role model for others. BIt is equally important to understand the feelings of the family to make it personal or public.

Read about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier here: https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Explore/Tomb-of-the-Unknown-Soldier

and review the video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bnR0ypnGms

Answer the Questions then response to post 1 and 2

What is the purpose of this tomb and other war memorials? What do you think inspires people to visit even in inclimate weather? Why is the tomb guarded? What do you make of the ceremony around the changing of the guard? 

Post 1

The purpose of this tomb and other war memorials is to honor those who have died by protecting our freedom and values of our country. Inscribed on the back of the tomb is, "Here rests in honored glory an American soldier but known to God." The purpose of this tomb specifically is to honor those who fought for our country in WWI and were unidentified in combat. This memorial is to honor all of those who are unidentified and fought to protect our freedoms. This memorial is very inspiring to visit, even in inclement weather because it shows how much people care and value all of the unknown soldiers who fought for their country. This tomb is guarded in order to protect the tomb from damage or disrespect from the public. I think the ceremony of changing the guard is a very honorable practice. When I was reading up on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier website about how they change the guard, it talked about the big honor and commitment one has to protect the tomb. If you are picked to guard the tomb, that is a great honor to have. 

Post 1

The purpose of this tomb is to honor individuals who fought in WWI and were unable to be identified after their death. Usually the purpose of any war memorial is to honor those who served and protected our country. I believe individuals visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in non ideal weather because it is an important historical memorial in U.S. history. Many individuals like to go at least once in their lives to pay respects to those who fought for our country. It is no different than individuals going to New York and visiting the twin towers memorial. This tomb can be very moving for individuals to visit no matter what the weather may be and for some it is once in a lifetime event to watch the ceremony around the changing of the guard. I view this ceremony as a very honorable task to be able to guard such an important monument in U.S. history. This tomb is guarded so it can be honored and respected as it should be. Without it being guarded the general public could easily vandalize and disrespect this tomb. 

Watch this clip of actor/director Russell Crowe describing the film The Water Diviner, about a man who returns to the battle field of Gallipoli to find the remains of his sons who were lost in the battle. Then watch this short clip from the film. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EHj-3fjobI#action=share

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSnIQ-eI1UM#action=share

Answer the Questions then response to post 1 and 2

What role do media play in shaping our views of war and of death caused by war? What responsibility (and to whom) do media have in portraying war? What responsibility does a country/military have in relation to the "enemy" war dead? What, do you think, would motivate a man to travel across the world in search of the remains of his lost sons?

Post 1

I believe media plays a huge role in shaping our views of war and death caused by war. Unless one has a family member who has been involved in a war and experienced it first hand, all we have as a society is the way the media portrays what war and death caused by war is like. There are so many war movies that involve the experience of losing someone. The media portrays war as bloody and a horrible thing and there are always people dying. Media has a big responsibility in how war is portrayed because over half of us will never experience what it is like to ever lose someone due to war or experience war itself. I believe that the military has the responsiblity to respect the "enemy" war dead because we would expect and want the same. I think the fact of not knowing would motivate a man to travel across the world. As much as seeing your children dead, I think he traveled all that way to hopefully find answers. I think he also was motivated because he needed closure and seeing them one last time would give him that.

Post 1

Media plays a huge role in shaping our views of war and death caused by war. I don' think the media has any responsibility to portray the war because they don't know what it is like in war. Many soldiers will get mad at war videos because the people making the films mostly have never been to war and they treat it like its entertaining. I think love, passion, and respect will motivate a man to travel across the world to search for the remains of his lost sons. People will do anything for those 3 things and I think I would do the same thing if I had a son. I would probably do the same thing if it was for one of my family members because I would want them to be home where they belong and buried to show respect for them.