[gardencatz]

As the mother of a Marine I understand why the family wouldn’t want the photo broadcast everywhere. Yes, Marines die far from home but it seems the very least WE (and that includes the press) can do is respect the wishes of the family who will never again see their loved one. Maybe some families wouldn’t care if the photo was made public but this family did. Do we have no obligation to respect the wishes of a grieving family? Haven’t they sacrificed enough?

Cindie

[ASOC]

As the dad of a US Marine I take issue with the statement

“the difficult decisions in reporting”

The AP seem to act just like old-fashod whores, they do anything for a buck.....

THe family asked the photos not be used, but the AP, perhaps smelling the $$$ went for the dough.

Prayers for the family and hopes the photos does not wind up in a textbook or other publication.

[SomeCallMeTim]

As the mother of a Marine I understand why the family wouldn’t want the photo broadcast everywhere. Yes, Marines die far from home but it seems the very least WE (and that includes the press) can do is respect the wishes of the family who will never again see their loved one. Maybe some families wouldn’t care if the photo was made public but this family did. Do we have no obligation to respect the wishes of a grieving family? Haven’t they sacrificed enough?

DITTO... and, Amen.

I don't how anyone could debate this point.