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I agree. I think its a tough call.
Scott — (archived)

I think many in the press have done a great job regarding Iraq. Of course there are others who have not; but I won't go there...

A lot of reporters are undoubtedly collecting information that will eventually make up part of the historical record even if it is not published immediately.

I do think however that where horrible atrocities exist then they must bring the info forward in some way so that the world community can come to understand the "Truth" of the situation...

I think it is an unwritten duty of a reporter to report crimes against humanity when they exist. Just as it is a soldier's responsibility to disobey an order to commit such an atrocity...Even if it means that he will be shot by his commanding officer for disobeying the illegal order.

Some things are bigger than the individual soldier or individual reporter.

Maybe at a minimum, they should leak the story to a Matt Drudge with names, dates, and other details removed to protect the innocent...undoubtedly the story won't be given the same credence as if it were posted on the front page of the NYT in such a circumstance, but at least it would get out into the public domain.

Again... It’s a very tough call.

Regards,

Scott

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