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Saturday, September 16, 2006 12:00 AM

Virtually dead in Iraq

To protest the war in Iraq, a media artist infiltrates the U.S. Army's popular online video game and gets himself shot. While angry gamers, soldiers and even some peace activists call him a nuisance, others say his message hits home.
By Rebecca Clarren

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  • Saturday, September 16, 2006 09:03 AM

    re last post "war - entertainment"

    Someone just emailed me about a book she was reading...

    It's not like ANYTHING has changed...things are just getting so sped up!

    —dottygirl Read dottygirl's other letters

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