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The "Neda video," torture, and the truth-revealing power of images

The President's remarks on the images of Iranian violence are in conflict with his suppression efforts at home.
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  • Wednesday, June 24, 2009 07:14 AM

    NPR Stockholm Syndrome

    Although she is currently employed as NPR's Ombudswoman, Ms. Shepard continues to carry out an educational role: she is demonstrating that the Stockholm Syndrome applies to media organizations, too.

    I'm reminded of Sir Thomas Moore's remark in A Man For All Seasons (appropriately rephrased):

    "it profits a woman nothing to give her soul for the whole world... but for an ombudswoman's salary?"

    —Peter Maranci Read Peter Maranci's other letters

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