Analytical Tribute for Veteran's Day

There are undoubtedly people in the U.S. that not only disagree with the war in Iraq, but also look down upon the soldiers' sacrifices who serve there. Whether one believes in the war or not, it still represents the U.S.A. and the freedom we try to uphold for the lives of every citizen, through the lives of soldiers. The Viet Nam war comes to my mind, and how horrible the survivors returning to their homes in the states were treated after enduring agonies that would leave them perpetually scarred. Media mainly controls what the U.S. citizens see and hear about what goes on in the world. So why is the majority of the media so negative when it comes to international conflict (not only international conflict)? The new crews, newspapers, etc. are essentially tearing down the very symbol of the government that makes it possible for them to have the freedom of speech.
Is it what makes the most money? If news businesses did not thrive so well on negative reports, then they would not incessantly publicize them. This must mean that most of the general public fuels the news reporter's eyes for chaos, destruction, and especially death. Ultimately the broadcasting stations abandon the abundant positive effects of this nation's struggles for what? Money. When wealth has such a heavy bearing, even to destroy the very standards of the greatest nation on Earth, it is obvious that the system is corrupt. I guess the natural human is inclined to give their attention to negative things, and when this happens people will not only pay attention but will also pay money in return for the attention they get from their neighbors, critics, and especially other politicians. In the end is it an attempt to put others down who may think the war in Iraq and how we tried to protect freedom in Viet Nam, is/was a good thing? This country does so many great things, but republicans, democrats, etc. always have to concentrate and focus on what is wrong with the other and how stupid they are for not having the same views. In this process of hate and resentment the great aspects of this country are all too often overlooked and lost.
The United States of America is the leader of nations and for untainted reasons. Our founding fathers did not have money and wealth in mind when they said people should have the freedom of speech and the many other amazing liberating feats of the constitution. Neither should we. Dwelling and searching for excellent effects that our soldiers have on the world can only lead us to the outstanding vision that the U.S. was founded to accomplish.