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Posted on 01/30/2006 4:58:03 AM PST by Kaslin
ABC said that at the time of the attack both men were in an Iraqi vehicle — considered less secure than U.S. military equipment
It's even worse than that; they evidently were standing up outside on the back of the vehicle, in something described like the bed of a truck.
They were both wearing customized armor. The others in the vehicle were not injured, except for one Iraqi who hurt his fingers (I believe).
I believe the Iraqi vehicle was actually of Russian make. As for bias in the statement, I don't see it. It was an Iraqi vehicle, and it is indeed considered less secure than U.S. military equipment.
They chose that vehicle to get the reporting perspective.
The injection of that bias is expected. The MSM is also emphasizing that he was in the lead vehicle.
Obviously the next question the MSM will be raising is "Why did the Army make him get into that lead Iraqi vehicle." The subtexts are (a) the Army made him get up there and (b) the Army is supposed to protect a reporter's safety.
It'll be interesting to see whether they asked to get into the lead vehicle in order to get better footage.
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Yeah, somebody's gonna photoshop out the tattoo and accuse our guys of waterboarding.
Why is this story getting so much more traction?
I hate to be cynical but lately I cant help it. Mr. Woodruff is a seen as a hero.... 24/7 coverage of the brave and courageous duties these reporters have. YUCK. I wish our soliders got there due time, instead they are seen as "war criminals", etc. We live in bizzaro world.
Bob Woodruff, I didn't find a photo of the cameraman.
"ABC Anchor, Cameraman at German Hospital"
If they both work at ABC, why didn't they take them to 'General Hospital'?
{ba-ba-bum!}
Woodruff, the new co-anchor of "World News Tonight," and Doug Vogt......
I've never seen them on TV. I have no bad thoughts about them so I hope they get fully healed, with the help of the Author of our universe. The main story to me is that when everything turns to shit look who took care of these two guys. Our military hospitals and the wonderful people working there. Who evacuated them to an Iraqi hospital and then to our very fine military hospital in Germany? Has to be military transport with ABC paying for it
Nope. Looked like a statement of fact to me.
They got more than scratches. I haven't heard how serious the head wounds are, but they've been in surgery and are coming to Walter Reed.
they CHOSE to go along
Yes, they chose to go along and personally, I'm thankful that reporters do chose to go along, even though I often don't like the bias of their reporting (I don't know anything about Woodruff's biases). I think war zones would be a LOT worse places if journalists were not there with paper and cameras reporting on what they see.
It's a real stretch to find bias in that statement.
This unfortunate incident only goes to prove that the insurgents are not interested in getting the Americans out of Iraq, they are interested in defeating the elected Iraqi government as well.
"Why is this story getting so much more traction?"
Because Woodruff is nationally known. That's all.
If you get mugged on the street, word spreads among those who know you, who offer their concern, help, and support.
When someone famous gets mugged on the street, those who "know" him, even from afar, are interested and, if well-bred, are concerned.
When my dad died, the community who loved him responded. The obit in the local paper was lovely.
When (insert name such as Rehnquist, Lennon, pope, etc.) died, the whole world was told and responded.
Were they better men than my war-hero father? Unequivocal no. They were just better known.
That's it. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Doesn't matter how Freepers feel about the MSM. We should speak and act with compassion and class.
>They should have been sent to a civilian hospital in wherever once they were stable enough to be moved ie out of IRAQ.<
You are letting your bias get in the way of common sense.The only way to evacuate them fom a military hospital in Iraq is on military aircraft.They go to Germany not New York City or Washington.The Drs. in Germany are the most skilled in the world at dealing with war casualties.When the armed forces except them as inbeds they owe them protection and care equal to that afforded our troops.
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