Should war be televised?

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Yes
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  • I support war being televised, because it is newsworthy, and there are many people who have an interest in the outcome.

    War should be televised. We should be kept up to date on our military actions. There should be a transparency in our armed conflicts, and we should be able to see what is going on. There are many people who have family members fighting in wars, and they have a particularly special interest in the outcome of the war.

    Yes SilentIgnacio

  • War should be televised, because of how disconnected people are from it.

    There is hardly any evidence that our country is even in a war. If people do not see evidence of war taking place, it is much easier to be in denial about it. If war was televised people might put in a lot more effort to end the war, and to help our soldiers out there.

    Yes Anonymous

  • War should be televised, because something so important should be made available to the public.

    World War Two was the first war in which audiences could actually see footage of what was going on. It lead to more people being able to see the horrors of war firsthand, and led to the government having to work harder to convince the public to go to war.

    Yes P0nyTobi

  • War should not be televised. It is far too violent for the average American viewer to witness.

    Televising war would be a terrible idea. If people go to war and come back with post-traumatic stress disorder, imagine what effect that would have on them, seeing that on television. As a military wife, I definitely think it's a terrible idea. I mean, I think war in general is terrible. And I don't think the American public could handle what they'd see.

    Yes Qu4ntBenj

  • War should be televised because people need to see the truth and not be exposed to lies by the media.

    Most wars aren't televised. It's a shame that so many counts of war crime is being handled confidentially and later released to the public years later. This should not be happening. If war was televised, more people will see the atrocities that military people commit and how war destroys lives. If the media shows only what is happening exactly in the war zone, people won't have very many differing opinions.

    Yes TownDonald

  • Show the reality to help people understand what war really means.

    In a democracy, information is currency. The taxpaying public needs to know where their money is being spent, in war just as in peace. And when people see the actual reality of warfare they'll probably be less likely to vote for those who support it without very specific reasons. Our age is a 'show me' age - technology has advanced to the point where it is relatively easy to get TV cameras almost anywhere. This capability should be used.

    Yes laceymarya

  • War should be televised so that the people making and/or supporting that war see how terrible and devastating it is to other living creatures.

    The televised terror of the Vietnam war was the primary motivator for the anti-war movement in America. When the people of a warring country see crimes committed in their name, they rise up against the government causing those crimes. I believe televised images are just more powerful than still images.

    Yes TigerFaber

  • War should be televised in all its gore in order to change the minds of the people from violence.

    War should be televised, especially the casualties, so that people understand how destructive it is. Also, by showing these things, people will begin to understand that violence begets violence and when the enemy turns the tables and commits violence against them in their own communities, this rule will become clearer to them. War doesn't really solve anything, it just puts off agreements that can be made earlier if countries weren't so self-centered.

    Yes Nik0Interior

  • War should be televised because showing the reality of it is likely to make it far less likely.

    The civil war in the United States was the first photographed war, and it changed the nature of war. The actual image of war, especially when released from the trap of a moment and allowed to move, should teach more people about what is going on. A lot of my family were on the losing sides of wars. Fewer ad fewer people have a direct-one-person link to conflict, have met someone who has fought in one or been the conquest of one. Televising war could change that.

    Yes groovybox

  • War should be televised because it helps the population realize what is actually happening.

    Through the televisation of war, the common population is able to witness the actual events of it. This then allows them to more accurately form an opinion of if the war is necessary or not. The televisation of war allows for the people to understand what their tax dollars are going towards, rather than simply trusting the government.

    Yes 5h4ngSer

  • War should be televised to show the viewers that being in another country fighting for what is right is a very dangerous job.

    I believe that war should indeed be televised to show the viewers how life in a different country can mean so little. Many people think that war is a big joke and that everyone comes home safe, but the reality is that many people lose their minds during war and the aftermath of their body is devastating. People die trying to fight for what is right and once the viewers see the true roots behind war, they will gain a sense of respect for the many who are in war.

    Yes N34rIyGaIv

  • It keeps everything up to view of the audience

    Despite the dulling after years of war, people must at the least get the right to view the war experience as best as they can to get an idea of the burden that is being placed on the people. Or at the least to "honor" their brethren in far off lands.

    Yes Bear

  • Truth should always be made available to the public.

    Television is many people's main source of information and such important information such as the truth of war should be made public and available so that the people can understand the issue and make informed opinions about the actions being taken by their elected officials and being funded by their tax money.

    Yes Wynn354
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  • No, I do not believe that war should ever be televised; it is too gruesome!

    War is not something people should watch. It is a gruesome act. Children are forced in certain countries to be armed and go into battle. This is horrible and sad! Innocent men, women and children are all killed, sometimes in a very bloody manner. No American civilian needs to see the horrors of war. Could it be a reality check to see what our soldiers face daily? Yes, but it is still not a televisable situation.

    No PossibleDorsey44

  • I disagree that war should be televised, because it could lead to more problems in the long run.

    War should not be televised, because it could lead to potentially more problems nationally, and is not good for our country. The war should not be televised, because the terrorists may get the idea that fear is being struck in our country, and that is not the best way to go about things, publicizing everything.

    No BoundlessHomer49

  • We do not need to be visually viewing the mayhem and death of war on television.

    People make enough television shows and movies about war. We don't need live coverage of people being gunned down or blown up in battles. Seeing this will only further desensitize our society to the dangers and the hardships of warfare. In fact it is possible for it to become a form of recreation if it becomes televised, and that would be a terrible occurrence.

    No MariaR

  • I oppose war being televised, as it serves no purpose other than to stoke the pacifist interests of some, and exploit the sufferings of others, just for the shock value.

    I think the televising of war aids your enemy. It speaks to the innate urge most people feel to turn away from something ugly, and it falsely shows only one small, out of context, portion. It can show the injured or dead, or the destruction that has been wrought. But it can not show the freedom that you have given back to the living, or the lives that you have saved by stopping the enemy before they can kill further. I also think it tends to exploit the pain and suffering of the wounded and their attempts to cope with it. It tugs at the heart strings of those who watch it, without there being anything to be gained from it except the sensationalism.

    No SquealingLeroy

  • Actual scenes from war should not be televised because of the damaging effect it has on viewers.

    Scenes of war should not be televised because of the damaging effect it has on viewers - particularly children. It is not necessary to show actual gun fights, bomb detonation or battle pictures/video to get the news across. Showing the aftermath, destroyed homes, people in hospitals, etc. still provides coverage and news to outsiders but avoids the grim images of the actual conflict.

    No WardGrad

  • The strategies adopted by the military gets exposed to the entire audience, which may include terrorists and enemies.

    In many confessions of the accused and terrorists the reasons of adopting the techniques closely resemble the movies or telecast, which have left an impression or impact on their minds. In most of the cases, they are carried away by the exposures than going in depth into the occurrence.

    No jabba2halle

  • War should not be televised nor should it happen in general.

    I think that people shouldn't allow war to be displayed on TV because the terrorists or whomever can watch that nations channel easily. The war shouldn't even happen and everyone should be peaceful and somehow the conflicts should come to an end altogether. The raging wars contribute to innocent lives dying. That is not a good thing at all.

    No waffletime

  • I disagree because they are too violent.

    No. War should not be televised. It is very violent and bloody. Watching live telecast can cause many stress related disorders. Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan already face stress related disorders in large numbers. The number of suicides has increased in recent months. Live telecasting may have a similar effect on viewers here. There is enough violence in TV programs these days. Real, live action oriented war is not needed for viewers to watch.

    No N4rrGet

  • War should not be televised because a telecast serves no real purpose

    War should not be televised because watching a battle ensue serves no real purpose. People would be subjected to graphic horrors that there is no real need to show. In addition, there is a logistical question as to how a war would be televised. Where would the camera person be? Would someone be responsible for watching over this camera person who most likely would not be a member of the military?

    No SandDari

  • War should be not televised not because of the graphic images but because of the strategies and intelligence revealed in battle.

    War should be not televised not because of the graphic images but because of the strategies and intelligence revealed in battle. War is often decided by intelligence and strategy rather than brute force or bombs dropped. When war is televised, cameras capture images that can be seen not just by the public but by the enemy as well. Satellites and the internet have made news broadcasts global, and our enemies lurk all around the world. Televising to an enemy on how an army attacks a building lends intelligence to that group.

    No 53r3n3Piers

  • War should never be televised. There is enough terror in the world without having to watch it on TV.

    If war was televised, people would eventually be so accustomed to it that they wouldn't think anything of their country going to war. Just like crime and sex is televised and people think nothing of it anymore. The world needs to see the good in life and try to improve things instead of fighting and crimes. It would be especially devastating to the young people to continually see war on TV.

    No BMaritza

  • War is not a spectator sport and therefore should not be televised.

    I am in support of full disclosure of wartime events via journalists interviews, written articles and bios.��However I think that war should never be reduced to television entertainment, presented alongside reality television and sitcoms.��It would serve only to minimize the seriousness of war and the tragedy and loss incurred as a result.

    No R3n5God2iIIa

  • War should not be televised.

    With the speed of the internet and the media today it is very hard to keep things quiet. There are many issues in a war that should be kept secret while the procedures are going on. For instance, just think, you are sneaking up on your enemy for a midnight attack and there he is watching it on the television. I am not against showing the television viewers after the procedure is complete but with the satellites and technology today and the aggressive nature of the media I feel it would be better just to keep them in the dark.

    No w00tboycomic
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