because the media is able to use this story to further their "iraq is spiraling out of control" mantra that they spoon feed to the sheeple.
trust me, if the truth be told, alot of folks in the media elite were quite content this happened to Woodruff - not on a personal level, but with respect to how they can use the story.
I agree 100%. It's all an exercise in megalomania and cynicism.