Yes, let's leave Jessica Lynch alone. But, let's not infer that that means we shouldn't question the government. Questioning the truth of the media reality TV version of the story does not impugn Jessica Lynch or her behaviour, or courage or whatever in any fashion.

If we are told that we can't question the government's/media's story because it would be disrespectful to a 19 year old serviceperson, that fits the pattern of being told that we can't question the government's reasons for going to war without aiding and abetting the enemy, or being told that we can't question the existence of Iraqi W's of MD without implying that the Iraqis were better off under Saddam.

Not just dissent, but even questioning, seems to be stifled at every turn in the new USA.