Body Of War released on DVD

binauralsounds

zappa99 wrote:

Why does he deserve our support more than than the rest our injured troops troops in Iraq? Please back it up with some intelligent comments. If people just support this one man because of Eddie Vedder made him his cause that is horrible. No offense just want to know why??

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12482733/

Phil Donahue? Shapin up to be a great agenda flick. I won't be buying this. I will donate some money somehow to veteran causes.

TiaMija

I'm looking forward to finally seeing it, and the other two will be gifts.
Go Tomas!

JebRand

demetrios wrote:

$26.95 for dvd. shipping is $9.95 to canada. $36.60 total.

i haven't yet received a confirmation via email on the order.
but did grab a screen shot of the final purchase process receipt.
like i also do when i order anything online.

That is way too expensive

I suggest supporting the Toronto Screening for Body Of War instead:
http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?p=5956718#post5956718

You can get 3 tickets for that price and still have funds left over for a donation. Or if you are not able to attend you can contribute to your PJ Karma with a donation

demetrios

JebRand wrote:

That is way too expensive

I suggest supporting the Toronto Screening for Body Of War instead:
http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?p=5956718#post5956718

You can get 3 tickets for that price and still have funds left over for a donation. Or if you are not able to attend you can contribute to your PJ Karma with a donation

sorry! already made the purchase of the dvd on that site day's ago.
as for donations, forget about it!
you know i'm down on donating, anyday my friend!

PJmontana

Wow, if the music video or other videos don't move you I don't know what will. Where was I in April? This message is so important. Here's the link just in case. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTbvqRytwgI PJ should post this to their news link

PJmontana

Makes me sad and upset of the treatment for so many of our soldiers. I heard Tomas was in the hospital in July & went into a coma. Does anyone know if he is okay?

demetrios

d'oh! :(

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yahamita

We actually showed this video last night after the VFC video. To see Thomas' mother so involved with him and her other son who is in the military. She was an inspiration to me. What a strong, hands on woman with a voice for all to hear and learn from. And Thomas' wife..all i can say is what a woman! to be such a young bride and take on what she did..

demetrios

Got an email just now from New Video. The DVD has been sent out!

Sweet!

stuckinline

watched it this past weekend. very moving documentary. excellent soundtrack!

Cosmo

zappa99 wrote:

I am a 91 bravo (combat medic) I think it is appalling that this money only goes to a single combat member. Thousands are injured from the war, why just get one person, lets help out all these brave soldiers.

http://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/IraqCoverage/story?id=163109&page=1

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/18/AR2006021801295.html

http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?storyid=47488



http://soldiersangels.org/

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I agree with what you are saying.. in principle. The only Americans that are shouldering the full weight of this war are the soldiers and their families. The rest of us aren't doing shit. We are not feeling any of the pains... not even the financial pains of war. We are not being forced to cut anything out of our lives.... no rationing of goods and services... we are not under the fear and stress of our kids being drafted into service. We think that all we have to do is slap a fucking magnet (that was made in China) on the backs of our SUVs and we're done with it.
I believe that Tomas' story brings it home to us. What happens to Tomas happens to all combat vets. I believe WE... this generation that is responsible for this bullshit needs to be taxed to pay for the harm inflicted on our combat soldiers and their families. We should pay their bills, instead of passing on the bill for our kids to pay.
It shameful how we treat our vets. We are NOT a grateful Nation when we allow our soldiers to be treated like shit when they come home. If they tell us they are suffering from emotional problems related to the war... we should not question them, we should help them... by paying for their care.
It sickens me when I hear about a soldier getting discharged because of emotional problems, thus, cutting them from Veteran's Health benefits. It sickens me when when I read about a veteran telling his wife that they would have been better off if he died over there, than coming home in a wheelchair. And don't even get me started on Walter Reed.
Hopefully, more people will see Tomas' story and quit crying about our fucking taxes. We owe it to all of our military personel... if we claim to be grateful for their actions... we need to DO something about it. I write these types of letters to my Congressman and my two Senators, urging them to raise my taxes to pay for their costs. I know it's not much... but, at least it's something.
...
Finally... Thank You. From a grateful American Citizen.

PJPixie

Cosmo wrote:

....
I agree with what you are saying.. in principle. The only Americans that are shouldering the full weight of this war are the soldiers and their families. The rest of us aren't doing shit. We are not feeling any of the pains... not even the financial pains of war. We are not being forced to cut anything out of our lives.... no rationing of goods and services... we are not under the fear and stress of our kids being drafted into service. We think that all we have to do is slap a fucking magnet (that was made in China) on the backs of our SUVs and we're done with it.
I believe that Tomas' story brings it home to us. What happens to Tomas happens to all combat vets. I believe WE... this generation that is responsible for this bullshit needs to be taxed to pay for the harm inflicted on our combat soldiers and their families. We should pay their bills, instead of passing on the bill for our kids to pay.
It shameful how we treat our vets. We are NOT a grateful Nation when we allow our soldiers to be treated like shit when they come home. If they tell us they are suffering from emotional problems related to the war... we should not question them, we should help them... by paying for their care.
It sickens me when I hear about a soldier getting discharged because of emotional problems, thus, cutting them from Veteran's Health benefits. It sickens me when when I read about a veteran telling his wife that they would have been better off if he died over there, than coming home in a wheelchair. And don't even get me started on Walter Reed.
Hopefully, more people will see Tomas' story and quit crying about our fucking taxes. We owe it to all of our military personel... if we claim to be grateful for their actions... we need to DO something about it. I write these types of letters to my Congressman and my two Senators, urging them to raise my taxes to pay for their costs. I know it's not much... but, at least it's something.
...
Finally... Thank You. From a grateful American Citizen.

Couldn't be said Better! I agree with you 100%. Reading this after celebrating Veterans Day with my father on Tuesday, makes me realize a lot . He is a Vietnam Vet and I truly honor him. It breaks my heart when I drive down the street and I see Homeless Veterans that can't get any fucking help in this Country that they physically fought for in tons of different wars. Fortunately my father is healthy emotionally and physically and I'm thankful for that every minute of my life.
I'm with you Cosmo, I think I'll write a letter as well.........one little voice. Might not help much but I'm doing my part.

PJPixie

Cosmo wrote:

....
I agree with what you are saying.. in principle. The only Americans that are shouldering the full weight of this war are the soldiers and their families. The rest of us aren't doing shit. We are not feeling any of the pains... not even the financial pains of war. We are not being forced to cut anything out of our lives.... no rationing of goods and services... we are not under the fear and stress of our kids being drafted into service. We think that all we have to do is slap a fucking magnet (that was made in China) on the backs of our SUVs and we're done with it.
I believe that Tomas' story brings it home to us. What happens to Tomas happens to all combat vets. I believe WE... this generation that is responsible for this bullshit needs to be taxed to pay for the harm inflicted on our combat soldiers and their families. We should pay their bills, instead of passing on the bill for our kids to pay.
It shameful how we treat our vets. We are NOT a grateful Nation when we allow our soldiers to be treated like shit when they come home. If they tell us they are suffering from emotional problems related to the war... we should not question them, we should help them... by paying for their care.
It sickens me when I hear about a soldier getting discharged because of emotional problems, thus, cutting them from Veteran's Health benefits. It sickens me when when I read about a veteran telling his wife that they would have been better off if he died over there, than coming home in a wheelchair. And don't even get me started on Walter Reed.
Hopefully, more people will see Tomas' story and quit crying about our fucking taxes. We owe it to all of our military personel... if we claim to be grateful for their actions... we need to DO something about it. I write these types of letters to my Congressman and my two Senators, urging them to raise my taxes to pay for their costs. I know it's not much... but, at least it's something.
...
Finally... Thank You. From a grateful American Citizen.

This kind of goes hand in hand with Cosmo's Post, in a Corporate World. Thought I would share here:

Sears - Christmas shopping this year.

I know I needed this reminder, since Sears isn't always my first
choice. It's amazing when you think of how long the war has lasted
and Sears hasn't withdrawn from their commitment. Could we each buy at
least one thing at Sears this year?

How does Sears treat its employees who are called up for military
duty?

By law, they are required to hold their jobs open and available, but
nothing more. Usually, people take a big pay cut and lose benefits as
a result of being called up for active duty.

Sears is voluntarily paying the difference in salaries and maintaining
all benefits, including medical insurance and bonus programs, for all
called up reservist employees for up to two years.

I submit that Sears is an exemplary corporate citizen and should be
recognized for its contribution. I suggest we all shop at Sears at
least once, and be sure to find a manager to tell them why we are there so
the company gets the positive reinforcement & feedback it well
deserves.

Pass it on.

I decided to check this before I sent it forward. So I sent the
following e-mail to the Sears Customer Service Department:

I received this e-mail and I would like to know if it is true. If
it is, the internet may have just become one very good source of
advertisement for your company. I know I would go out of my way to
buy products from Sears instead of another store for a like item, even if
it's cheaper at that store.

This is their answer to my e-mail:

Dear Customer:

Thank you for contacting Sears.The information is factual. We
appreciate your positive feedback.

Sears regards service to our country as one of greatest sacrifices
our young men and women can make. We are happy to do our part to lessen
the burden they bear at this time.

Bill Thorn Sears Customer Care webcenter@sears.com
1-800-349-4358

Please pass this on to all your friends. Sears needs to be
recognized for this outstanding contribution and we need to show them as
Americans, we do appreciate what they are doing for our military!!!

It's verified ! By Snopes.com at:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/sears.asp

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I hope this really is true.

edvedr13

Looking forward to seeing this movie

decides2dream

finally got to see this tonight....sooo powerful and so unbelievably sad and tragic.

demetrios

Still waiting for this DVD to arrive. D'oh! :(

phillyfan

PJPixie wrote:

This kind of goes hand in hand with Cosmo's Post, in a Corporate World. Thought I would share here:

Sears - Christmas shopping this year.

I know I needed this reminder, since Sears isn't always my first
choice. It's amazing when you think of how long the war has lasted
and Sears hasn't withdrawn from their commitment. Could we each buy at
least one thing at Sears this year?

How does Sears treat its employees who are called up for military
duty?

By law, they are required to hold their jobs open and available, but
nothing more. Usually, people take a big pay cut and lose benefits as
a result of being called up for active duty.

Sears is voluntarily paying the difference in salaries and maintaining
all benefits, including medical insurance and bonus programs, for all
called up reservist employees for up to two years.

I submit that Sears is an exemplary corporate citizen and should be
recognized for its contribution. I suggest we all shop at Sears at
least once, and be sure to find a manager to tell them why we are there so
the company gets the positive reinforcement & feedback it well
deserves.

Pass it on.

I decided to check this before I sent it forward. So I sent the
following e-mail to the Sears Customer Service Department:

I received this e-mail and I would like to know if it is true. If
it is, the internet may have just become one very good source of
advertisement for your company. I know I would go out of my way to
buy products from Sears instead of another store for a like item, even if
it's cheaper at that store.

This is their answer to my e-mail:

Dear Customer:

Thank you for contacting Sears.The information is factual. We
appreciate your positive feedback.

Sears regards service to our country as one of greatest sacrifices
our young men and women can make. We are happy to do our part to lessen
the burden they bear at this time.

Bill Thorn Sears Customer Care webcenter@sears.com
1-800-349-4358

Please pass this on to all your friends. Sears needs to be
recognized for this outstanding contribution and we need to show them as
Americans, we do appreciate what they are doing for our military!!!

It's verified ! By Snopes.com at:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/sears.asp

---

I hope this really is true.

i love sears

Chrissyb

I had a chance to watch this movie over the weekend.. I thought it was completely amazing..Tomas' story broke my heart..the music fit perfectly with the story..it was a great touch.

a must see!

demetrios

Thy Body Of War DVD from New Video has arrived in Nova Scotia today. Sweet!

Newbold

I just watched this. Everyone should.


"In no part of the Constitution is more wisdom to be found than in the clause which confides the question of war or peace to the legislature, and not the executive department. . . . The trust and the temptation would be too great for any one man."