Empty, self-defeating, giving up everything, indifference, ruthlessness, I don't know why. Obviously, this is a psychopath.
Perhaps what this film reflects is that politicians in the US government earn their own political interests in the name of so-called democracy and freedom, and sacrifice is indeed the belief of the people. Putting the flag down symbolizes the need for salvation from allies, while the two raising and lowering of the flag represent Hank's own abandonment of his faith.
The deep meaning is not only limited to the reflection on the Iraq war, but also questioned the performance of David in the Yila Valley. Why let a child face it, is he not afraid? The meaning of religious meaning suggests that belief is really worthy of affirmation?
In addition, of course, the Iraq War debate will continue, and both sides will present cases to prove it is right or wrong, such as this movie. But obviously this is an either-or answer, and no individual case can represent the meaning of the entire war.
Of course, for each case, the meaning of war is limited to the case. The judgment of right and wrong also only starts from the case.
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