You know better than say something like that, Mary Anne.

In certain circumstances, objectivity goes out the window. Always has, and always will. This is one "isolated" example. You can find many more, particularly in a war-torn environment, where life and limb is left up to you and your associates, such as the soldiers who are keeping you alive and out of Iraqi hands.

This does not mean they would leave you to the Iraqis (though worse has happened in the past). It merely implies that a deal was struck. The info you have cannot be x-mitted simply because the enemy will zero in on your signal and kill you and your buddies, so you shut down. You cannot send a gripping bit of journalistic coverage because to do so leaves you and your forces open to enemy fire, possibly pin-pointed. You cannot send your latest story because to do so could reveal to the enemy locations of Coalition sympathizers.

They took you this far. Do you wish to continue with them? It must be realized that the safest place in the world is in the middle of a Coalition army, and a departure to rear eschelons will leave you open to criticism and, on the road to the rear, open to enemy engagement

Then mums the word on this bit of news. Right?

Objectivity is out the window? Sure. Responsibility, however, steps in and keeps you and your buddies alive for another day.

Cheers,
Dan (It's doubtful whether Geraldo will ever get it)