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Posted Nov 2, 2005 by Vidisha Priyanka
Updated Dec 30, 2005 at 09:38 AM
It’s been more than four years after the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, and nearly three years since the invasion of Iraq.
News Channel 8, The Tampa Tribune and TBO.com present a reporting project on our local troops serving overseas. War Stories will give Bay area readers and viewers a look inside the war, and experience what our soldiers and their families and friends go through.
Comment on the series and pose questions to News Channel 8 anchors Bob Hite and Keith Cate in the comments form below.
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Reader Comments
Por (Sara Schauer) on November 30, 2006 (Suggest removal)
Support our troops by saving their lives and showing the American people what is really happening to their loved ones! Get this documentary out in the open its called “Iraq For Sale”, The War Profiteers. The American People deserve to know!
http://iraqforsale.org/
Im not promoting the film, Im just a student, but I too like so many of us have loved ones in Iraq and knowing the sheer neglect of our government to keep them safe is appaling!
You have to air this our families are depending on it!!
Thank you!
Suggest removalPor (Glenn Paul) on November 30, 2006 (Suggest removal)
As a long time follower of Channel 8 News with Gail and Bob, I was particularly dismayed at Keith Cate’s BIASED report from Gitmo Bay. It is only humane to treat these prisoners civily with adequate meals, A/C, books, etc. - when they have not been charged with anything except being a Muslim suspect. They have been held indefinitely, denied ‘due process’ and the ‘rule of law’ - long held to be great and valid American values. I was especially upset to hear Gail refer to these men as ‘terrorists’ - they have not been charged, given counsel or convicted! This appears to be a last gased right wing attempt to spin the news!
Suggest removalPor (Susan Wieland) on November 30, 2006 (Suggest removal)
I’m surprised so often to hear other’s opinions reguarding gitmo and their defense of the detainees. Any situation they endure in our custody is better than how their own country would have treated them for even less cause. Their tongues have not been cut out by us or their families murdered. Under Sadam even suspision meant death or REAL torture. Not only that but these detainees are not American citizens and are not guaranteed our constitutional rights.
Suggest removalPor (Bitya Sharma) on November 30, 2006 (Suggest removal)
Mr. Cates,
Suggest removalI found your story disturbing , in the sense that we have now such dishonest people who have been given the right to call themselves “journalist”. A journalist is supposed to be a nonpropagandist , but then what else can we expect from an ignorant person. If you have no principles of honesty you cannot see the difference between a true story and a propagand. I can bet my last penny that you go to Church every Sunday. People like you have to , to cover your dishonest deeds. Why do you not stay with them and not just go on an “arranged tour”. I bet you are not at all ashamed to teach dishonesty to your kids too. Keep it up you will get a raise .
Por (Ethan Tyler) on December 05, 2006 (Suggest removal)
It truely is amazing how many liberals are here in the Tampa area. You liberals would give every right of every American up to the UN. You will never take my rights away and give them to these prisoners. I appreciate the stories given by Keith Cate and Bob Hite. They are more patriotic and love their country than you could every think you could be. I am tired of all this political correctness. If you have ever read the Koran you will know that they are not a peaceful religon, if you are not a muslim than you are an infidel and must die. They dont discriminate between liberal or conservative. They will cut your head off first chance they get. You liberals need to wake up and look around instead of hiding your heads in the sand.
Suggest removalPor (Danielle Hould) on December 12, 2006 (Suggest removal)
Like many others, I was shocked and dismayed by Keith Cate’s irresponsible and unabashedly biased report on Gitmo. There are enough Americans who are xenophobic and reactionary when it comes to national security as it is, and we certainly did not need to throw more fuel on the fire. Mr. Cate, how dare you imply that US prisoners have it too good simply because they have air conditioning and books to read? We as a nation should be proud of any comforts we offer to our prisoners of war, especially in light of the allegations of abuse and torture at the hands of American soldiers. Shame on you, Mr. Cate, for choosing to air your bias at the expense of a nation divided.
Suggest removalPor (luisella de angelis) on December 12, 2006 (Suggest removal)
Why does the invasion of Iraq continue to be referred to as retaliation for the 9/11 attacks? Hussein had nothing to do with 9/11 as has been proven by numerous investigations nor did they have WMDs as we were also told. It is irresponsible and downright shameful for you to casually continue to propagate the idea that 9/11 and Iraq are linked in any way. To do so lacks journalistic integrity and is a discredit to the American people who have been lied to enough.
Suggest removalPor (JUDY RUGG) on February 06, 2007 (Suggest removal)
I only saw about 20 min of War Stories with Bob Hite and Keith Cate 2 nights ago and it was great. I think the reporting of the war is way to political. I thought it honest and refreshing to see the soldiers talk about their experiences , what they are proud of and find important. Thanks for excellent reporting. Ill be watching for your news about the war over the other channels.. Thanks
Suggest removalPor (Deb Petty) on February 21, 2007 (Suggest removal)
Dear Mr. Hite and Mr. Cate:
I am a war widow! My husband Cpt. Christopher Petty was KIA 5 January 2006. I moved my two sons and I to the Tampa area to be near his family. With that move I felt complelty removed from the Military and all that was happening in Iraq. Until that is, I found your war stories on late one night. I so appreciate your love of country, Soldier and Heroes! I think your stories are enlightening and heart felt. I appreciate what you are doing to honor our men and women. My husband was a strong man, father, husband and Soldier. He loved his country and he loved his military. So thank you again for your reports!
Sincerely
A War Widow!
Suggest removalPor (Santos Fernandez Garcia) on April 17, 2007 (Suggest removal)
Hi, good day!Hope to meet You in US.
Suggest removalPor (Alistair Thompson) on June 04, 2007 (Suggest removal)
Hi, Bob! So glad to see you still at it! I just got back from Kuwait and I’m happy to speak the language of the land well again. It’s time for journalism school! Take care.
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Por (tom chastain) on March 04, 2009 (Suggest removal)
dear bob hite,
dear keith cate,
please interview johnnie m clark he is a decorated combat vietnam vetren who lives in st pete he also wrote several books on random house publishers guns up and gunners glory. he was a m60 machine gunner in vietnam he also owns and runs a tye kwan doe studio in st pete on tyrone blvd. if you google tye kwan doe master johnnie m clark theres some contact info for him on there.
tom chastain
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