Body of War: "Story of a Paralyzed Iraq War Veteran" Part 4

Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCqfQBjYf-w
March 25,2008

"Body of War: New Doc Tells the Story of a Paralyzed Iraq War Veteran Coming to Terms with Disability http://www.democracynow.org
"Body of War: New Doc Tells the Story of a Paralyzed Iraq War Veteran Coming to Terms with Disability and Speaking Out Against War."

"As the US occupation of Iraq enters its sixth year, we take a look at a new documentary that captures the struggles of one of the tens of thousands of US troops injured in the war. Body of War is directed by filmmaker Ellen Spiro and veteran broadcaster Phil Donahue. The film tells the story of Iraq war veteran Tomas Young. On April 4, 2004, his fifth day in Iraq, Young's unit came under fire in Baghdad. He was left paralyzed, never to walk again. Released from medical care three months later, Young returned home to become an active member in Iraq Veterans Against the War. We play excerpts of Body of War and speak with Tomas Young and with filmmakers Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro."

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[phlashphil]

Ron Paul was the only republican that voted NO

[whiff1962]

Bush got in way over his head when he stole the presidency-way over his head.

[NOVFP]

NOTE: Tomas Young's struggle continues day by day. In late May 2008, he fell into a coma brought on by a clot in his lung. His mother, Cathy, tells us they are working to keep him awake and talking a few hours every day.

- Bill Moyers

Well wishing can be sent to:

Tomas Young - patient

Saint Luke's Hospital

4401 Wornall

Kansas City, MO 64111

I hope you'll send good wishes to Tomas.

[angelinakitty]

and bushitler jokes and laughs. the fact that he is still in the white house is a disgrace. this is a very powerful film. thanks for posting it.

[angelinakitty]

and bushitler jokes and laughs. the fact that he is still in the white house is a disgrace. this is a very powerful film. thanks for posting it.

[boatsdahippo]

for that man's hurt and this administrations ineptitude- I have no words.