If the book was out-dated, then releasing the information assures the public in regard to the amount and depth of data confiscated, as well as giving the Taliban something new to shiver about. It also retains value as a venue for deciphering material from a certain period (i.e., the lifetime of the code book).

I agree, the information would be best kept quiet, and I personally would try to keep it that way, but that's not my call. Working with the public is a pain, at best, and about the only way to work with them is by ear.

Also, there's almost nothing new out there regarding the War, other than repeat items. A good investigative reporter could have dug out the info -- and you already know how I feel about the press in general.

Dan