Jessica Lynch Opening Statement

Jessica Lynch testifies in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. What is a testiment to Lynch is that is was in her best interest to maintain her myth. Instead, she debunked it.

“I am still confused as to why they chose to lie and tried to make me a legend when the real heroics of my fellow soldiers that day were, in fact, legendary,” said Ms. Lynch, dressed in a brown pantsuit and speaking softly but firmly into the microphone as more than 12 photographers clicked away in front of her.

Because the Bush administration has been committed to creating a fantasy-based narrative since the start of the war. Telling the truth is something alien to them. Lynch was less a person than a propaganda tool to them.