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would be photographs because they are tied to our emotions. Emotions are running high among the American people on both sides of the controversial lifting of a long-standing ban on the media’s use of photos showing the arrival home of coffins of fallen US soldiers. I personally am in support of lifting of the ban. Media photographs of military coffins arriving home should be allowed because prohibiting people from photographing is infringement upon freedom of speech and photos of coffins show people the cost of war and finally the photographs honor the soldiers who have died. ` First of all, American’s freedom of speech is protected by the 1st amendment to the U.S. constitution and what is more emotionally charged than stepping on someone’s …show more content…

It is about time that the ban was lifted so that the recognition can be received. Upon launching the review of the ban Defense Secretary Robert Gates said "From a personal standpoint, I think, if the needs of the families can be met, and the privacy concerns can be addressed, the more honor we can accord these fallen heroes, the better." (Source A) This statement illustrates that part of the reason for lifting the ban was so that honor can be given to the fallen soldiers by allowing the photographs to be taken. Furthermore, this statement shows how this issue is very personal and even if you are not a family member you still want to show honor. Additionally, Rep. Walter B. Jones a Republican from North Carolina, introduced "The Fallen Hero Commemoration Act," which would grant press access to commemoration ceremonies, memorial services and the arrival of caskets to "honor those who have given their lives in defense of our nation." (Source C) This Act is in direct support of my position that photographs honor the fallen soldiers. By allowing the taking of photographs of the flag draped coffins this will help to emotionally engage each American in honoring the soldiers now and in the

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