The New Iraqi government has shut down Al Jazeera for 30 days and has ordered them to review their policies. I think I can hear a few Iraqi friends jumping up and down in joy all the way over here. ;-)
Of course, Al-Jazeera is raving about their right to free press, and in most cases, I'd agree with them. HOWEVER...this isn't most cases. Insighting violence, cooperating with terrorists, and overall hindering the peace-keeping efforts of the new IP is inexcusable. I think Sam, over at Hammorabi explains it best, while Ays expresses a blurb of joy at the news!
(More here)
I think all of us who aren't Iraqi's should shut up and listen for once....
Usually, news like this wouldn't interest me in the least, but after months of reading a dozen Iraqi blogs, I got very excited for them all when I found the arcticle! Their wish has come true! It's only for 30 days, but at this point in time, any ray of light is probably most welcomed! Stay strong, guys!
Now...if only we could force our press to actually give us unbiased, note worthy media....the world would be a happier place.... (>_<)
Posted by Zoso at August 7, 2004 11:46 PM