Posted on 10/22/2006 11:36:38 AM PDT by Nasty McPhilthy
Far less than they have spent honoring the deeds of terrorists killing our troops.
CNN is scum.
Is there no way the parents or wife can sue cnn for invasion of privacy?
It was SFC, not SGT.
But to answer your question, essentially none. The media doesn't want heroes, they want skapegoats.
oops skapegoats=scapegoats
And so are the companies who choose to buy ad time on it.
Sobering, accurate, realistic account.
But the MSM will excuse it, will ignore it.
Yes, they are scum.
There are lots of video cameras in Iraq. Lots of rifles with telescopic sights. Lots of CNN reporters.
And, last but not least...
there's the Internet.
I wonder if CNN would show a video of one of their fellow journalist getting shot in Iraq or injured by a bomb or something? I think they should if they are only interested in "showing the unvarnished truth" as they say in their own words.
Hypocrites and treasonous bastards they are.
If I was in Afghanistan or Iraq no member of the media would be safe near me.
Ted Turner doesn't know what side he's on. He said so himself.
BTTTT
We hated those stinking embeds. They were a huge liability, in more ways than one.
Why not tell those who advertise on CNN we refuse to buy your products?
Thank you for your email regarding the insurgent sniper segment and for providing us the opportunity to respond to your concern.
Michael Ware was not with the insurgents. No CNN staffer was present during the making of the insurgent sniper video.
Through an intermediary, CNN sent a list of questions to a group of insurgents. They sent back videotaped answers and this sniper video.
To be clear: We were not embedded with the insurgency and did not meet or spend any time with the snipers.
As you know from seeing the videotape, we dipped to black at the moment of impact. We did not show any Americans being shot.
That decision -- in fact, all the decisions about this story -- were subject to hours of intense editorial discussion at the highest levels here at CNN. The insurgent videotapes were reviewed very carefully, not only by CNN journalists, but also with the advice and guidance of a recently retired US Marines sniper and CNN's military analyst, Brigadier General David Grange (Retired). In particular, General Grange was able to advise on the significance of the insurgent use of snipers from his extensive service as a Ranger, Green Beret, and as a member of Delta Force.
If you have not yet seen Michael Ware's story, it is available for viewing at CNN.com. Again, thank you for allowing us the opportunity to respond. Respectfully, CNN
It's the same response I got - and everybody else, I'll wager.
form letters! the pinnacle of sincerity!
"Is there no way the parents or wife can sue cnn for invasion of privacy?"
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress! IIED, and very bad. Could be worth millions to the families of those killed that day!
Hopefully CNN will be the target of the next errant plane flown by "freedom fighters".
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