Write about how you perceive war is portrayed in the media today, class discussion help

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First, watch the video about the day North Vietnam dropped napalm on a small village in South Vietnam. Then really look at the iconic picture taken by photographer, Nick Ut. This photograph changed the feelings of how Americans viewed the war. 

PROMPTS:

Write about your initial reaction to the video and picture. This photo was a game changer on how journalists covered wars. 

Write about how you perceive war is portrayed in the media today (network news and social media).

Do they show too much? Do they not show enough?

Are we immune to the violence seen on television or on the Internet? 

What part, if any, do you think photographers play in telling stories from war zones? 

Comment on two of your classmates’ comments by the due date.