Sacked for photo Americans weren't meant to see

Sydney Morning Herald ^ | 23 April | Caroline Overington

[tuckrdout]

I don't think the images are offensive. I was impressed with the respect shown these American heros.

[cardinal4]

It sounds like the woman who took the pics was impressed, too. I dont think she did it because she was Rachel Corrie like. It sounds like she appreciated the reverence. That is of course, just my opinion..

[BigSkyFreeper]

This isn't offensive as John Kerry calling American soldiers fighting and dying in Vietnam, "assassins", while he was acting like a jackass with his own kind in the US.

[Thebaddog]

The dignity offered those souls was inspiring. I hope that we are taking care of their loved ones as well in their grief and pain.

[not2worry]

I agree. I was not offended by the photographs. It reminded me that freedom isn't free. It also demonstrated the courage of our young men and women who serve our Country and what a real "band of brothers" looks like.

God Bless those souls who have given us the greatest sacrifice to keep us free.

Also, I frankly feel that we should post those scenes from 9/11 to remind each American, each and every day, why we are fighting in Iraqi and why strength lies in power over evil.

[pseudo-ignatius]

It sounds like the woman who took the pics was impressed, too. I dont think she did it because she was Rachel Corrie like. It sounds like she appreciated the reverence. That is of course, just my opinion..

Well, it's the securing an agent and demanding $1400 a printing for the photograph that I have a problem with, if her motives were so pure.

[Young Rhino]

On Wednesday Ms Silicio engaged an agent, who offered her photograph to newspaper outlets for $1400 for one-time, non-exclusive use.

This is the part that I have a BIG problem with...profiting off of the dead is repugnant at best...she should be horsewhipped.

[Young Rhino]

Beat me to it by mere seconds. See post #8. I agree with you 100%

[bitt]

from the Seattle Times:

"Her job put her in contact with soldiers who sometimes accompanied the coffins to the airport. Having lost one of her own sons to a brain tumor, Silicio said, she tried to offer support to those grieving over a lost comrade.
"It kind of helps me to know what these mothers are going through, and I try to watch over their children as they head home," she said in an earlier interview."

I can imagine that type of association - good people, especially those who have parented well, go out of their way to help and protect when they can...

[ladyinred]

Well, it's the securing an agent and demanding $1400 a printing for the photograph that I have a problem with, if her motives were so pure.

I am with you on this.

Even more offensive to me is this story, as I am sure the intent is Bush is hiding the dead, when in truth this is US policy and has been for years. The media knows this.

[bitt]

"The Times received Silicio's photograph from a stateside friend, Amy Katz, who had previously worked with Silicio for a different contractor in Kosovo. Silicio then gave The Times permission to publish it, without compensation. It was paired with an article about her work in Kuwait."

sounds like the friend is the culprit

[Young Rhino]

Original publication is one thing. Engaging an agent and charging for subsequent publication is quite another. What was perhaps innocent at first became tainted with greed...blood money. I reiterate, she should be horsewhipped. In Texas, she'd probably be tarred and feathered...if she was lucky.

[dead]

I don't even agree with the Pentagon policy, but this woman is a lying sack of crap. She knew the policy, took the picture anyway, and sold it for profit.

She's vile.

[Cicero]

She was trusted by her employers and she broke the rules in the most basic kind of way. The photos didn't just accidentally slip out. She broke her trust and deserved to be fired.

Moreover, I don't think anyone could be stupid enough to imagine that the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, a notorious left-wing rag, would print this picture in the spirit of patriotism.

[cardinal4]

Yeah, you guys are right, I didnt think about the money. The appreciation of their treatment comment was probably thought of AFTER she got fired..

[FreedomCalls]

The dignity offered those souls was inspiring.

[McGavin999]

She'd better stay in Seattle because if she ventures out into the red states she's going to find herself a very unpopular and unwanted person.

If a family member wants to share a photo of THEIR soldier, that's their business, it's not for some creep like this to make a buck off of.

Talk about a sleazy, disgusting human being!

[cardinal4]

Moreover, I don't think anyone could be stupid enough to imagine that the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, a notorious left-wing rag, would print this picture in the spirit of patriotism.

I should have thought of that, too..

[yonif]

In my opinion, the US media should be broadcasting the caskets, funerals, etc. in order to cause people in America to be more connected to those who fall. So that the soldiers are not just a number. At least, that is how it is in Israel.