whatever the percentage is (i think we can all agree its the minority), i dont think anyone is discouting it, or even downplaying it.

people are just trying to give it the proper perspective. if it is 70-30%, then for every article commenting on a GI death or suprise attack (etc), there should be two on the rebuilding effort or the progress against the taleban (etc). its not that simple, im sure, but you get the point.

right now, we're seeing mostly, and some would say all, negative and few positive reports -- which leads to more protestors, lower supporter/military moral, and, worst of all, fiercer debates on message boards across the country!