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Abigail Hall - How Does Government Propaganda Manufacture Militarism?

The Curious Task

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The War on Terror

CNN's John Sutter looks at the use of sports as a propaganda tool in America. He talks about Pat tillman, an American soldier who was killed by friendly fire during the war on terror. The story reveals how military officials covered up his death and used it for political gain. It also shows what sport can do to make foreign policy more palatable with entertainment.

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