And I don't mean that in terms of racial diversity on screen - though the only non-whites in the movie were the baggage handler extras. No, the real whiteness of this movie shines through with numerous and seemingly endless shots of American flags, the abundant presence of men wearing cowboy hats, Pontiac's blunt product placement shot on the highway (the irony), and scenes and dialog that have been resuscitated from the 50's.
shareYou seem to have forgotten the Black military woman who assisted in preparing Phelps body for burial.
And I didnt know that Pride in ones country and Flag was a "whites only" thing. I thought it was an AMERICAN thing regardless of your skin color.
Thanks for clarifying that {sarcasm}
Really, your post IS racist and disgusting.
I joined the Navy to see the world, only to discover the world is 2/3 water!
So, colloquial dialogue and American flags aren't for "people of color"?
Ever been to Birmingham, Alabama? Shut up.
Obviously you've never visited the Southwest. Out there, most people wear cowboy hats, even *gasp* nonwhites. Since when does having or displaying an American flag automatically make you white? Not every person who has ever owned an American flag was white. In fact I have met several Marines and have seen many more who enjoy displaying various forms of the American flag and are NOT WHITE (and, no, I did not only see photoshopped pictures but saw this in real life). Get over your racial bigotry already.
"I wanna, I gotta be adored."
Well Just-Jake....I guess you just need to get over it boy and get back to work huh? In case you missed the WHOLE point...they ALL showed respect.
Ya, guess you did.
It is unfortunate that the very people who consistently cry racism are the ones obsessed with race. Unfortunate for 2 reasons. 1. Race ought not to matter. The constant obsession with it is divisive, but indicative of the fact that most people on the left are virtually consumed with gender/class/race, whereas those on the right care more about values. 2. The constant accusations of "racism" serve to lessened the impact of real incidents of racism when they actually occur.
This was a great movie that should make anyone proud to be an American and proud of our military regardless of race, religion or politics.
I served my country in the United States Navy and I learned to work with people from all walks of life. I cannot believe that you would make a statement that this movie is the whitest that you have ever seen! I have met some racist people in my life but you sure do take the cake!
I remember being back in basic training going through boot camp in San Diego, California. I got along with everyone and never had no problems with anyone either. Shoot I am half Spanish and half American. I was born in Spain on a naval base. My mother is from Spain.
A lot of us guys who spoke Spanish pretty much hung out in our own group but we socialized with everyone. While at boot camp we had some idiot who was from California make some racial slur to a black guy that was from Mississippi. I could not believe that would have happened in the Navy and boy were we all chewed out for the idiot from California on causing a fight in the barrucks.
I fought for my country for everyone that the American flag represents and I am proud of it! I will fight for anyone no matter what race, creed, color, or religion that they may belong to!
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Boy oh boy, some people just really look for this kind of stuff, and I mean look hard! The only non-whites were not just the bagggae handlers, watch the movie again and leave your bias behind you.
shareHonestly, if you want to watch an All White movie, move to Australia, they literally have all the white population (Think colored is about 10-15% population) since all the years of White Australian Policy.
Note that i am not saying Australian is mostly Racist, Aussie are the most hospitable people in the world, i just say that's was their policy so, i guss the government 20 years back is a bit racist...
That's just what I was going to say. I wanted to let the audience know that there were slain servicemen from Harlem, Chinatown, Appalachia and Little Havana. The movie took the easy way out. There was no logistical or emotional conflicts. It became as mild an american cheese on white w/ mayo. (which I like, but don't love. - It's not even grilled) very very mild movie. The most conflict whas making sure the body and personal possessions were presentable. Yes, that's very important - but you're asking me for 2 hours of my time. Perhaps they didn't want any unnecessary distractions to "dishonor" the soldier (serviceman).
I even watched it twice, thinking I missed something. I didn't.
The fine and caring woman who worked on him, by choice, at Dover, the military funeral facility was not white. She showed ultimate professionalism and respect. That is one hell of a hard job to do, but the people who do so do it at their own request. Many plan to go on and be funeral directors when they get out. I thought she was wonderful, she was so caring and respectful. I had the utmost respect for her.
Their are far too many people in this generation that do not show the proper respect for our service people. In my family all the men spent their time serving their country before getting married or college. This tradition does seem to carry on more in the small communities than in the cities. The cities are full of people looking for entitlements rather than what they can do for their country or at the very least, to support the ones that do like the young man that drove the body and the escort to the airport. He did not feel moved enough to join, but felt he needed to do something to contribute, and he found a way. He was respectful and fulfilled a job that needed going. Kudos for him.
I come from a generation that believed freedom was worth fighting for and then found out our leaders were lying to us and it resulted in War Protests. I hate war and what it does to our young people, but I support and show respect for each and every service person I see; a hand shake and a "Thank You," I also have been "adopting" soldiers during their deployment for about 6 years.
We need to have respect for these people from where ever, what ever color, what ever race, what ever rank, they deserve our respect, they are are doing what we are not, for whatever reason. This film showed a family destroyed, but it also showed the people along the way that stopped for a moment in their day and gave it some thought; I didn't think white, I thought as a Mother and hoped if it were ever my son coming home that he would receive the respect and that people would stop for a moment in their day and think about all our people over there and be grateful; after all they die over there for a "Grateful Nation," don't they?
Gremma, I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your post. I just saw this movie...again. The fact that today is Memorial Day, I was a bit more moved than the first time I saw it. I needed more than one Kleenex. I really wish my dad was still alive to see it with me. He served in WWII in the Army. When they sent him to England, he stayed with a family that he kept in touch with until the day he passed away in 1993. You're so very right when you said that people of this generation just don't show the same respect that people did years ago. The fact that I was so very close to my dad, I try to show what respect I can when I see anyone wearing a military uniform...of any kind. I still wouldn't know the difference between a Marine and Army uniform and don't know anything about rank. Before my dad died, he handed me the medals and dog tags that he kept all those years, telling me that he wanted me to have them. I'm a very proud daughter. I keep one dog tag on my key ring so it's with me when I'm driving. The other is in my purse with my license. I know my dad would really enjoy your post, too. Thank you for what you wrote. God bless you!
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