[bootyist-monk]

I agree about our journalists, and pray for their safety. The main difference is the US doesn't use them as a way to avoid taking fire, and that is clearly what the Iraqi Information Ministry is doing by parking themselves at the Palestine.

I think you're on to something when this thing gets near the end (if we haven't almost reached it already). There is a good chance that the Army and Marines may still have to go in there and rescue the media before this thing is over.

[pnz1]

Isn't there video of the incident?

[Fledermaus]

I just had a thought (strange, I know)...wouldn't it be great to officially recognize the new Iraqi government on July 4, 2003?

[bornintexas]

I think that is what ticked me off the most about Shep's lecture.....saying that there wasn't much difference between being embedded with our military and having a minder in the hotel.