Since this is a country with a free press, Matt Drudge may show or not show what he wishes. The other media outlets have exercised the same right.
I personally think it is unnecessary and doesn't serve any useful purpose. Maybe I feel this way because I was unlucky enough to have witnessed these things in person during my time in the Army. War is not a pretty thing and we all already know that - more gruesome pictures don't add anything. It is interesting that many people want the media to show these types of pictures but would go bananas if one of the networks showed a couple of naked people without bullet holes in them.
Yes, the media here are slanted toward the American point of view.... why not? They are Americans after all. Keep in mind that we are getting a lot of information directly and that much of this would not be allowed in Iraq or many other countries. I'm sure they aren't hearing about any setbacks occurring on their side or about the problems such as incidents concerning friendly fire, murder committed by one of their own troops on fellow soldiers, or any opinions that vary from those of Saddam. War is a messy thing and it never goes perfectly. I wasn't in favor of engaging in this war in the first place but we are there so I will support my country's actions, hope that the loss of life is minimal and look for a conclusion as quickly as possible. I would not consider trying to undermine my country or provide anything that I thought might give comfort or support to my country's enemy. Those who are still protesting in the streets are doing just that.
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