[bd476]

That's a terrific point about free enterprise, Squantos. Hadn't thought of that when reading this story.

There is a website (not sure how I found it) where it appears that there are people who would want to take tour groups to the front lines, just not for journalistic reasons. ;)

I wonder what Constitutional lawyers would say about an emergency prohibition of the press anywhere near our troops just for the safety of the press. It must be difficult when aiming one's weapon or pointing a large barrel with journalists popping in and out of range.

[HiTech RedNeck]

I wonder what Constitutional lawyers would say about an emergency prohibition of the press anywhere near our troops just for the safety of the press.

It wouldn't need "Constitutional lawyers" to do this. All that should be needed is for the interim Iraqi leader, Allawi, to announce a ban -- and out of Iraq they go. Were I him, I would be very tempted to do so.

[Squantos]

Dunno.....One would have to wonder if the BSA being barred from DOD support would apply to the nooooze presstitutes also ??

.....I know what we did was so classified and secretive with regards to procedures and tactics that we just told them no unless we gave em a watered down dog and pony shit'n shineola show by blowing up a block of C-4 and letting em ohhhhh and ahhhhh over that with their story.

Anything else ......they just got a promised ride in the hanger queen helo. Really funny watching em sit an wait near their "ride" which in some cases had the engine in a work stand next to the bird..........:o)

Stay safe !