That's another thing everyone can do... go to your local TV station's website and find their "contact us" link; and give them a piece of your mind about their lack of coverage of the GOOD NEWS in Iraq. Smack 'em around for being UNfair and UNbalanced in their news coverage (unless you are lucky enough to have a good TV news station, LOL). Dare them to tell the truth.
I was watching the news today and they were talking about the situation here in Iraq (I am in Iraq right now) I noticed that all the footage that they show is stock combat footage from years ago. It made me realize just how much the media is trying to shape people's opinions about Iraq.
Most people think that we are dodging bullets every place we go in Iraq. Yes I know, gunfights are more exciting, but the truth is that we are not all infantry.
I think there should be some regulations regarding such news reports which mislead people with outdated footage. Maybe if there was a requirement to show a date on all footage over 6 months old.
Just venting...