[Miss Marple]

What I am suggesting is that although there may have been some soldiers who were cheering, you do not know how many cheers were from off-camera media. Nor do you know if the cheers were enhanced by creative sound editing.

I don't think Rumsfeld minded answering the question. I think that the Pentagon has also fully explained the situation.

I am annoyed that this reporter, who purports to be so concerned about the troops, couldn't wait to go to e-mail and blow his own horn, no doubt hoping he will get a bid from the Washington Post or the New York Times.

I also notice that as usual you are taking the contrary position on this thread and insulting people left and right. One would almost think it is your hope to keep this controversy alive.

[Joe Hadenuf]

What I am suggesting is that although there may have been some soldiers who were cheering, you do not know how many cheers were from off-camera media.

Oh, so it was the media cheering on the question.

Thanks for clearing that up Ms Marple.