The Michigan Citizen and the Chicago Tribune, two web edition papers, wrote compelling articles about Iraq War veterans. The articles, although written in the same tone and just about the same source were similar yet distinct. The Michigan Citizen did seem to try and sway readers to support the troops and not the war while the Chicago Tribune did no such thing.
The Michigan Citizen’s article centers on the conception of the “Winter Soldier” group. The Winter Soldiers are all veterans of the Iraq War who ban together in order to bring the troops home. The group also tries to publicize events that sometimes fall under the medias radar. These events include the deaths of innocent civilians and the not so friendly “friendly fire”. The group has aided in allowing several soldiers
The Chicago Tribune’s article is actually an extended obituary of an Iraq War veteran. The soldier had successfully completed two missions in Iraq, but unfortunately his time away accelerated the crumbling of his marriage. The solider, already relieved of all overseas duties, had signed up for another tour stating that his time in Iraq helped him find his way. Unfortunately the solider died in a car crash before his third tour.
With soldier’s across the United States striving for a way out and a way back in the War in Iraq has meant different things for each solider. Some have found it to be a second home whereas others see it as a hindrance to their relationships with family, friends, and loved ones.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-marine_killed_02apr02,1,5074127.story?track=rss
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