To keep this discussion away from being a political one, notice I'm leaving my personal opinions on the war out completely. I'm only discussing how things are portrayed on the show.
It's impossible for any writer to not have a slant. It does not happen. You can argue that both Generation Kill and The Wire have a somewhat liberal slant.
However, David Simon and Ed Burns do not leave out things that do not support their own opinions.
David Simon has said in countless interviews that his number one concern is getting it right, and doing justice to the people involved in the story. He is a journalist in every sense of the word.
This show is excellent. Everything that happens and is said is based on documented fact. It is clear that the makers of Generation Kill have the utmost respect for the young men who served in the Marine Corp.
I hated Ziggy on the Wire, but I like his character on the show. The South Park- Big Gay Al thing was one of the funniest parts.
I can't wait to see what these guys do next. I heard David Simon is working on a show about musicians in New Orleans, post Katrina.
I'm also glad to see this show has an audience. David Simon and Ed Burns are the best thing to happen to television, possibly ever.