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Re: Not Saving Private Ryan.
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Fri, 28 May 2004 22:14:14 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Don Heyse wrote:
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur wrote:
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The Guardian has today published a number a letters written on and around
D-Day by those involved.
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I haven’t seen Private Ryan so I can’t debate you on this one. Is it
OK form in here to just say thanks for the interesting link?
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I’m not exactly sure why SA titled his post the way he did, but I can say that
the beginning of that movie is the most powerful and moving bit of moviemaking I
have ever seen. I found myself moved to tears; humbled; and felt such a sense
of awe and gratitude for what was sacrificed for me. I would strongly
recommend you to see it-- every American should be required to see that movie
IMO, especially our teenagers.
JOHN
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Message has 4 Replies:
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| Those who have older relatives that were in WW2 have no problem respecting veterans. Unfortunately, the # of people with {living} WW2 vets is quickly decreasing. It doesn't help that a lot of WW2 vets have never discussed their experiences in the (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) I think you mean the 2nd scene; the film starts in a cemetery... still a very moving scene. Once they break through the Atlantic Wall the film nosedives. (...) Saving Private Ryan is basically Holywood's version of events; I'm not a big fan of (...) (21 years ago, 28-May-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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| (...) Not sure if this is fitting in .debate, but I have a cool story on this subject: I worked in a hobby store for a few years in the late 90's, and we sold a fair range of plastic military models and detailing handbooks. There were a few (...) (21 years ago, 1-Jun-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
| | | Re: Not Saving Private Ryan.
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| (...) Yeah. I cried too. I suddendly realized I was the same species as those butchers who sent men get butchered there that day. Both sides. If Europe and N. America had solved the problem with diplomacy BEFORE it got out of hand, none of this (...) (21 years ago, 4-Jun-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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