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To: Monty22
Censorship is difficult to define when there are differenes in opinion regarding the motives for imagery and rhetoric.

CENTCOM briefing is actually discussing the propaganda value of the Al Jazeera video.

It is interesting that the war and information technology is at a nexus where individual citizens can control the priorities of coverage.

FR appears to be the most principled web discussion server on the net.

Argument over definition of content is valid to have.

But, it would appear that you are in the distinct minority opinion on this matter.

While dissemination of information is important, the strategic impact of the info must be considered.

The origination of the photos being disseminated by Reuters is Iraqi TV and AJ. Reuters was the same organization that made a decision to no longer use the term "terrorist". It isn't coincidence.
21 posted on 03/23/2003 11:19:58 AM PST by bonesmccoy (Defeat the terrorists... Vaccinate!)
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To: bonesmccoy; Admin Moderator
On this subject, as far as I am concerned, I think the images should be available, like the footage of 9-11. People need to understand why we fight.

However, I do agree the photographs/stills should be linked only, and not posted outright for obvious reasons.

Of course, you will still find the incredibly selfish and hateful saying they don't care, and it is our fault these soldiers died. And while we can imagine what should be done with these people, I think saying it in open forum will get you scorn and dirty looks from the AMs here and Jim.

66 posted on 03/24/2003 8:39:09 AM PST by Houmatt (Risking the flu just for you!)
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