Tomorrow, we celebrate Veterans Day. I'd like to suggest that, if you have the opportunity, go see the film "Flags of Our Fathers."
You might be surprised that it is not your run-of-the-mill war action film... although there is enough of that. You will walk away with at least two non-traditional views about Americans and war:
- Americans are reluctant warriors
- Perception is reality; facts are not
If you want comedy, don't bother with this film. Otherwise, go see it. Certainly, it is a dramatization of events, but I suspect a good representation. It is one perception and one reality... I wouldn't assume it is all "fact." And stay for the credits.
