Supporters of the Iraq war have long argued that media images of the fallen are nothing more than political statements

But suppressing these images is the more blatant political ploy.

The ban by the first President Bush was especially handy for his son after it became excruciatingly clear that his mission was far from accomplished in Iraq.

Instead of manipulating the media for political purposes, the US should honor the freedom its service members fight for

Why not trust the American people to make up their own minds about the meaning of those flag-draped coffins?

Obama indicated at his news conference last week that he is considering lifting the ban.