[Vn_survivor_67-68]

the NYT and the photographer justify themselves:

http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/04/behind-13/?hp

[SandRat]

Recruit AP!
WHAT's YOUR MAJOR MALFUNTION?

YOU WANT TO GO TO MOTIVATION PLATOON?

[philetus]

Here’s the real reason the pic was ran”

“What remains to be seen is whether the publication of this picture has any effect on the broadening debate over American policy in Afghanistan”

Translation”

“We want to use this family’s grief to try to manipulate public opinion in favor of our agenda.”