The story of Stephen and Virginia Pearcy. February 15th, 2005. Poltical dissent and free speech issues. "Bush Lied, I Died" symbol at the heart of the controversy, in which media and the right wing reacted to the sign and generally misunderstood its meaning. In classrooms, this video could be used to start discussion about current issues, and gives insight to the difference between an event in reality and how different it comes across to the viewer when presented on the media. Regardless of opinions or political position, this video can be used as a springboard for open discussion on important issues such as war, types of wars, history shaping the present, free speech, political dissent, radio,television,and newspaper media reporting, symbolism, and political groups.