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This passage raises some very interesting questions. Given the parallels in the warnings from PBS and CNN, it appears that somehow, these producers are basically censoring the news. On what authority are they doing this? Is corporate management of both organizations requiring it, or is the government forcing these organizations to censor?
Among the many congressional investigations or public inquiries I would like to see, is one of the media. I would like to see the top officials and journalists subpoenaed and put on the record about their actions and motives after 9/11 and during the run up to war in particular.
A truth commission.
PBS is particularly tragic since it shows the success the Bush admin had at warping public media to their will. Horton had a piece not so long ago about PBS delaying the airing of a documentary until January 20th. Literally the day Bush leaves office.
