"Dave" wrote in message
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On 9 Dec 2004 13:57:43 -0800, "Joe" said:

We need
to provide the troops with the proper equipment.

No dispute there. I'm not objecting to the end, but to the means.
The press can serve a valuable role, but shenanigans like that just
further
undermine its credibility.

In this case the end justifies the means....

CM