Stars turn backs on America's troops in Iraq
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Stars turn backs on America's troops in Iraq
· Danger and anti-war stance keep celebrities away
· Shows now depend on Christian hip-hop groups
Jamie Wilson in Washington
Saturday December 24, 2005
The Guardian
During world war two American troops away from home for Christmas were entertained by Marlene Dietrich, Bing Crosby and the Marx Brothers. Even in Vietnam Bob Hope was guaranteed to put in an appearance. But soldiers in Iraq are more likely to get a show from a Christian hip-hop group, a country singer you have probably never heard of and two cheerleaders for the Dallas Cowboys.
Just as the seemingly intractable nature of the war has led to a growing recruitment crisis, so the United Services Organisation, which has been putting on shows for the troops since the second world war, is struggling to get celebrities to sign up for even a short tour of duty.
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Stars turn backs on America's troops in Iraq
· Danger and anti-war stance keep celebrities away
· Shows now depend on Christian hip-hop groups
Jamie Wilson in Washington
Saturday December 24, 2005
The Guardian
During world war two American troops away from home for Christmas were entertained by Marlene Dietrich, Bing Crosby and the Marx Brothers. Even in Vietnam Bob Hope was guaranteed to put in an appearance. But soldiers in Iraq are more likely to get a show from a Christian hip-hop group, a country singer you have probably never heard of and two cheerleaders for the Dallas Cowboys.
Just as the seemingly intractable nature of the war has led to a growing recruitment crisis, so the United Services Organisation, which has been putting on shows for the troops since the second world war, is struggling to get celebrities to sign up for even a short tour of duty.
READ THE REST HERE!
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