And yet, and yet. The plight of the Kurds and the remaining portraits and presence of Hussein hang over the region like Damocles' sword. Regional peace seems to have been advanced somewhat, but the price paid in loss of life and ecological catastrophes makes one wonder if the means and the ends don't cancel each other out. A Frontline newscast broadcast, this program aired on 15 January 1991, the night of President Bush's deadline for Hussein to comply with UN accords and withdraw from Kuwait. As such, the video constitutes a moment frozen in amber, and it is fascinating to listen to the many justifications of the war and predictions concerning its outcome.
Viewers hear less speechwriter jargon and a lot more informed speculation.
For once, this sense of balance on the part of the press doesn't feel like issue-avoidance. Protesters and hawks get equal time, not glossing-over. Recommended for any library. All rights reserved.