Given the importance of the media in our system of government and The Star’s participation in it, I believe The Star should vigorously encourage everyone of voting age to see the movie, “Why We Fight.�
Few people who face reality still think that the United States did and is doing the right thing in Iraq, or that the situation is under control.
This documentary examines the domestic and foreign policies that led us to our present position, beginning with President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who warned against the “military/industrial complex� becoming too strong. His vision was right on target, and we now are on a permanent war footing, to the detriment of the needs of our citizens.
The film uses actual footage of top officials making assertions that led us into war and later denying them. It presents both sides of the major issues and lets the viewer decide. It traces the development of the American superpower over several decades with emphasis on the last six years. There are also personal stories.
It is definitely not boring. It is a “must see!�
— Robert H. Byrnes, Camarillo
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