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I was thinking of the very same scenario as t'other side of the coin as well Perran! In such cases, where the media are giving information concerning a forthcoming clandestine operation therefore putting our soldiers lives in great danger, then a gag is only fair in the interests of national security and thousands of lives.

On the flip side reporting on an event that has happened is different (although you can argue that by giving coverage you are putting other potential hostages in danger). I agree with you on that point, but if what was happening in the middle east (Iraq) wasn't reported then we would think that everything was fine and dandy with no potential contractors aware of the grave danger they would be putting themselves in.