"I'm sorry if my reply above seems intended to question the credibility of political leaders. That was not my intention. It was the second phrase that I wanted to emphasize:"

No offense taken. It seems that after Vietnam there was alot  of questioning going on. As an American, we like to believe that the leaders we vote into office "are" truthful, but time and time again we have seen our leaders take action contrary to what we would have them do and our trust is waning. I am just happy that I live in a place where photo journalist are free to post their photos and get out the "real" stories! My hat is off to Nachtwey, I don't know if I could ever do his job without going into a severe depression. I think I would have nightmares if I actually saw some of that stuff in real life. I like to delude myself that the world should be seen through rose colored glasses. If nothing else, these little glimpses of "real" life should put our own lives into perspective and we should take nothing for granted. 

Kim Hawkins

 

Kim Hawkins Eastern Sierra Gallery