Oliver Stone warns that America is endangering its future by worshiping false idols, especially in the military.

This morning on CBS Director Oliver Stone echoes my charge that General David Petraeus is no hero. Stone talks about Petraeus’ failed policies in both Iraq and Afghanistan. And then adds:

“I don’t understand all the furor…in American media, they praise him as a hero. I don’t see a hero. I see a misguided policy in Iraq…misguided policy in Afghanistan…the military worship in this country has reached unhealthy proportions.”

Stone goes on to question how we can survive as a democracy when we create these false idols:

Stone defended his stance, explaining “I am all for honoring people who served…I am a veteran myself,” but added, “I don’t believe in false worship and hero worship.”

 

Oliver Stone on Petraeus: “I don’t see the hero” – CBS News.