I knew the media was biased, but I did not know it was this bad. Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor by our Commander-in-Chief but most people, even some military personnel, heard little about it. The "O'Reilly Factor," a nightly Fox News discussion program hosted by Bill O'Reilly, spoke to his widow about it. I recommend reading the article. It can be found here.
Media bias has long been a sore subject for me, but I cannot imagine how much more for someone who has given their all and are fighting over there right now. Each and every soldier is doing his and her best to win this thing that is referred to as a "pointless" war by narrow-minded politicians who sit in cushy offices in U.S. Congress and have very little true insight into military matters.
My own patriotism to this country and my future military commitments are further solidified each time I hear another story of ignorant media coverage. SgtMjr Brad Kasal of the United States Marines heard firsthand what editors want. He mentions in his book of a conversation he had with an embedded journalist from the New York Times. When asked why he did not report the progress in Iraq, the reporter said that essentially, only bad news sells.
That could explain why an increasing number of Americans are growing tired of the war effort and its seeming lack of progress. We all are in need of a breath of fresh air.
Well, that need can now be fulfilled. I believe there are many out there who seek the truth on such matters and are willing to go the extra mile to obtain objective information about the war. A excellent network has been set up just for this reason. If you support the troops and the war which is their job, follow this link.
What follows is a prayer I prayed and wrote today in response to the Kansas City Star editorial on Medal of Honor winner Lt. Michael Murphy. Also, check out the Wikipedia article on the origins of the highest award awarded in the military. Again, here is the prayer...
Dear God,
Protect our troops and our leaders wherever they are. Give them wisdom to fight an insidious enemy whose only goal is to undermine everything for which our country stands. No matter which party we represent, God, let us be supportive of our troops and their job to which they have been entrusted. Give us compassion for those who do not follow the same worldview as us that we may teach the truth in love. Protect our troops as they make an impact in the civilian and the military field. Bless them and their families for their sacrifices. Thank you for keeping America safe from domestic terrorism since 9/11 and help us remember how providential You are in ways we will never know. Work on the hearts and minds of our enemy that they may see Your light before they condemn themselves to an eternity apart from You by "sacrificing" themselves in the name of a false hope. Change the hearts and minds of the American people that we would see the true perspective of this war. Give our leaders wisdom to do what is right over there. Above all, let us make Your name great in all the earth.
Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice, Jesus.
In all these things, we pray,
Amen.
