This is what I think of when you use the word “targeted” when referring to the US military causing the deaths of journalists.
Targeting is an action based upon a conscious decision. You can parse words all you want, but you know what you said, and you know what it means. Any other stance is disingenuous and patently dishonest. Think it’s too harsh a criticism? Well, so do I when you accuse our military of deliberately silencing those they don’t like. It’s a simple matter to clear up – ask the WEF to release the videotape of the session. If I’m wrong and you never said anything that could even vaguely be construed as an indictment of our military’s actions with respect to journalists, I’ll be on the front line of those apologizing (like you care what an insignificant blogger thinks, anyways, right?) If you did say the things reported, then you have a lot more apologies to offer than I, although I’m sure they’ll never be forthcoming.
h3. Update and request
Well, that didn’t take long. Already have hate mail about how I’m
1) Belittling the lives of the reporters who have died – not my intent, and obviously the “kill tag” is not a real item. It is just to illustrate the first thought that came to my mind when I heard Eason talk about our military targeting journalists.
2) Pointing out that I am obviously a racist asshole for making foreign journalists worth more. *Sigh*
So, is it over the top, or not?
I like it….perhaps those who are wailing and nashing thier teeth…think it is hitting a little too close to home. Btw who is issuing the tags? The Park Service or the FCC?
Racism = foreigner?
So bagging a caucasian Al Reuters reporter from England would be racist?
It’s a beautiful tag. Thankfully, we civilians can get our Liberal/Hippie Hunting Licenses as well. (No bag limit)
Happy hunting.
Uncle Jefe
I think PBS journalists should be worth at least as much as one from Al-Jazeera or Reuters.
Looks fine to me. Lets not forget that the left started this particular train of thought!