Instapundit- points out that the Tampa Tribune is publiching a series titled "Voices from the Front." The first two are here and here, and here is what the Tribune says about the series:
We regularly publish opinions from people who have something to say about the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Besides our own editorials, we open our pages to syndicated columnists, letter writers and people with expertise. Today, we are starting a weekly feature that deliberately seeks out the voices of our military on the front lines.
U.S. Central Command at Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base has agreed to arrange interviews with troops deployed across the globe. We had hoped to get their stories in writing, but we learned we’d have better success if we talked to them instead.
No conditions have been made or requested. We will ask to speak to military members serving in a variety of roles and regions. We would be surprised to be connected with soldiers who disagree with their mission. Still, we trust that our military men and women will be as candid as possible in describing their triumphs, their frustrations and their sense of the progress being made.
It is said that the costs of this war are being borne by a small group of Americans. We believe those people have a unique perspective that should be heard.
Well, I have to join Prof. Reynolds in congratulating this newspaper for actively giving our military a voice about what's going on in Iraq. Hopefully, more papers and news outlets will follow suit.
