Journalist Dies in Mogadishu (note to Eason Jordan)

Mr. Jordan - do you think the US Military was responsible for this death too? Just curious since you obviously don't know how dangerous your chosen career field is. Further, you do not know how much having a reporting present during a mission jeopardized the military members lives - I have been involved in missions of this type and I can assure you sir that I and the other military member do everything possible to ensure the journalist safety up to and including jeopardizing our own safety. Journalist compromise missions, they are a hindrance, and should feel honored and thankful to be allowed to accompany the military not to mention thankful for the added attention they get over and above the units members!

A BBC producer has died after being shot while making a series of reports in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. [Read story here]

I really was going to let this Jordan thing go and not say much about it - however, I remember being "ordered" to take a reported or assist a reporter and how much the "order" irritated me. I remember the added pressure we all felt having this journalist with us and the added attention we gave the journalist when dangerous situations presented itself, and for some idiot to make a claim like this and then go into hiding is the most reprehensible, no treasonous to the highest degree - a disservice to the military, the journalistic profession, and our country!

BTW: Keep up with the Eason Jordan story at Easongate.com.