I actually trust the military to allow this right as a judgment call. I'd rather watch it on an American TV station than try to picture what is happening on those foreign stations. Its the job of the reporter to do the reporting and their management do their jobs in editing what is being submitted to them. The news business is much bigger than both you and I. At some time you have to trust the system and hope that the military will do what they do best, the media do what they do best and the consumer do what they do best. This war is going to go on for a long time to come. If not there... some other place or another place. Its the nature of this planet. What ever happen to all those in Northern Ireland. Do you really feel that they are having full peace? I don't think so, but in today's media markets... its a non issue. W
In a message dated 11/17/04 2:07:39 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Gotta disagree with you on two points. The media is embedded into the military units as a courtesy not a right. Although I do agree that there is competition among media companies to report quickly, I do not necessarily agree that it is progress. There is no conscience or moral imperative among reporters today. Witness Geraldo Rivera who was embedded with 101st airborne, drawing a map in the sand and pinpointing for the enemy that night's battle plan. Do you not agree that he put lives in jeopardy through his eagerness to sensationalize his "report"? Personally, I believe it was treasonous. The usual excuse is " if I don't report it someone else will.", doesn't hold water in time of war. Yes, the people have a right to know but in time of war that right must be tempered with responsibility toward those who are fighting for us. The American public in general is shielded from understanding the real everyday horror that combat brings to those who are participating. We ask our military to put aside their beliefs and act against their nature to protect our way of life. Their training is designed to remove their individuality when it is time to perform their jobs. Killing that man was not easy for that Marine. We must assume there was no malice or forethought in the action. >>
