Criticism Of The 'Double Standard' In War Coverage By The Media Is Gaining Traction -- A Commentary

Media Coverage of U.S. Kill Squad From Spiegel Online

Afghanistan ‘Death Squad’ Killings Fail To Get Media, Political Attention -- Washington Times

2 wars, 2 scandals, 2 presidents add up to uneven coverage.

Reports of a U.S. “death squad” in Afghanistan, complete with the publication of gory photographs, have failed to attract the intense political or media attention afforded a previous war scandal — the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib.

In 2004, CBS News broadcast an array of photographs showing American jail guards abusing Iraqi detainees. The most famous: a forced pyramid of naked, humiliated prisoners. The depictions touched off an avalanche of media coverage. In Congress, liberals called for the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld. Democrats launched inquiries and held a string of well-covered hearings.

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My Comment: Former Sec. of Defense Rumsfeld has noticed this double standard,as well as the foreign press. But back in the U.S., this story is now on the back pages (if at all). A 'double standard' .... you betcha.