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Yes. Reporters have a journalistic duty to show the reality of war.
8,360 votes
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No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.
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No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

Always thought the media was the scum of the earth, this only reaffirms my belief.

  • 11 votes
#1
 - dagreek
 - 3:36 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

As someone who was widowed at 39 I would not have wanted a photo of my dying husband published where his children could see it

  • 6 votes
#2
 - skylite
 - 3:38 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

IT's vulgar and disrespectful. All it represents in sensationalism for the news media. It should not be published.

  • 8 votes
#3
 - MF in CT
 - 3:40 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

When the family made their wished known it should have been end-of-discussion.

  • 7 votes
#4
 - Mack-933474
 - 3:43 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

If the family doesn't want it published, they should respect thier wishes.

  • 7 votes
#5
 - jhall305
 - 3:44 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

Just goes to show you sex and violence sells. What a shame to the fallen soldier and his familiy. My deepest sympathy to the Bernard family

  • 6 votes
#6
 - Judy-755593
 - 3:46 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

This story could be written about my family. Have some decency, AP, and respect for those willing to die for freedom of speech.

    #7
     - lbw-1311996
     - 3:47 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
    No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

    This is an outrage! I am a Marine and wouldn't want my pic of me dying in combat all over the world and my family seeing it!

      #8
       - Ddogg-1312001
       - 3:49 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
      Yes. Reporters have a journalistic duty to show the reality of war.

      Didn't the obama adminastration open up the arrival of dead soldiers to the press so the american public to see? Now it is a bad idea?

      • 4 votes
      #9
       - DTNIC01
       - 3:49 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
      No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

      OMG the press really stinks.

      • 5 votes
      #10
       - Gregg M.
       - 3:52 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
      Yes. Reporters have a journalistic duty to show the reality of war.

      I just want to know how many dead Iraqis' families were consulted before their pictures were published.

      • 11 votes
      #11
       - The Angry Guy
       - 3:52 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
      No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

      No, they could have published all the other photos taken, and omitted the one of him dying as a sign of respect for him & his family.

        #12
         - sm in GA
         - 3:53 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
        No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

        Just as with photos of returning caskets, it is the families decision to make and it should have been honored. Shame on the AP!!

          #13
           - 23yr Navy Wife
           - 3:54 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
          No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

          I currently have two sons serving in the military. I would hope that my wishes would be respected, God forbid anything happen to either the

            #14
             - SAHS
             - 3:54 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
            Yes. Reporters have a journalistic duty to show the reality of war.

            Absolutely journalists must be able to show the raw realities of war.

              #15
               - W.S. Anderson
               - 3:55 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
              No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

              Just the press trying to push the liberal agenda!

              • 5 votes
              #16
               - Greg-591497
               - 3:55 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
              No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

              Most of the press have no reason to exist.......they sway the public to the left......No common sense and lack of respect

              • 6 votes
              #17
               - Denver
               - 3:56 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
              No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

              As the mother of a son fighting this war, I believe I have the right to decide if the dying moments of my son is for the public to view.

                #18
                 - theresa york
                 - 3:56 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
                No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

                Even though the press has the right to publish the photos, common decency should have prevailed; deferring to the parents wishes.

                  #19
                   - scbaker61
                   - 3:57 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
                  No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

                  I hate it, but we're in the 24/7/365 information age, and if they'll publish an execution, then this Marine meant nothing to them.

                    #20
                     - Steve Solomon
                     - 3:57 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
                    No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

                    Classless, Tasteless, Shameful, Dispicable, Disgusting, Appalling, Selfish and Immoral

                    • 6 votes
                    #21
                     - angrywhiteguy
                     - 3:58 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
                    No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

                    Words do not convey the horror and pain this organization has caused this family. May AP suffer as a result of this callous act.

                    • 9 votes
                    #22
                     - djn-916806
                     - 3:58 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
                    No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

                    Gates should revoke all access to our military for doing this

                    • 5 votes
                    #23
                     - paarlberg
                     - 3:58 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
                    No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

                    In what civilized world would the "public's right to" see gory pictures trump the wishes of the bereaved family? God help us all.

                    • 7 votes
                    #24
                     - Debbie in PHX
                     - 3:58 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
                    No. It is disrespectful to the wishes of the family, which did not want the image made public.

                    The press has abandoned their duty. They are no longer reporters they are repeaters. This warrior was truly disrespected.. May God Bless Hi

                    • 4 votes
                    #25
                     - FLASH-913693
                     - 3:59 pm EDT on Fri Sep 4, 2009
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