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Friday, March 23, 2007

A Multiple Choice Quiz....

OK, let's see how well you know the thinking of some military commanders.

You're an American commander in Iraq. In a sea of negative media coverage of the current war, one independent journalist covers the troops' efforts with consistent respect for them and their efforts. Sure, he is occasionally critical of things that stymie the troops ability to operate, and covers things that aren't pleasant, like wounded and fallen Heroes, but he does it all with a keen eye, respect for OPSEC concerns, and compassion for families who may not have heard the news yet. He's a darned good journalist, and has repeatedly won the respect of the troops he's embedded with, and of folks on both sides of the issue. So when he's on his second trip to Iraq, when media coverage and the shrill choruses of the politicians are getting more and more negative, when the public could really stand to hear about what is actually going on in Iraq, what are Heroes are doing over there, do you....

A) Assist him in doing his job - after all, if you've finally got a journalist who really wants to tell the truth, why not help him? Make sure that he has the resources to get the word out, so the American people know why what their troops are doing is so important, and why they are worthy of respect and support.

B) Instruct your Public Affairs folks to assist him - this fits right in with their efforts to counteract all of the smear going on in the press. Sure, you'll need to work out some details and make sure rules and expectations are clarified, but this is a great way to get the word out.

C) Threaten to kick him out. Who needs honest journalism anyway?



To see how you did, visit Michael Yon's newest post - RUBS

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