Iraqi Gov't Bans Arab TV Network

[DeathvadeR]

<http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/02/24/iraq/main541815.shtml>

(CBS/AP) One of the biggest Arab television news networks agreed Monday to halt reports from Iraq after the U.S.-appointed government raided its offices, banned its broadcasts and threatened to imprison journalists.

Media groups said the action called into question the future of a free press in Iraq.

The Iraqi Governing Council accused Al-Arabiya of "inciting murder" for broadcasting an audiotape a week ago of a voice it said belonged to Saddam Hussein.
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Boy they must be getting the LE edition of FREDDOM!!!!!

[theHandpuppet]

1. "They hate us for our freedoms"

Yeah, right George. What a crock o'manure!

[kskiska]

2. I guess they won't be seeing the Reagan movie

now. "I love freedom."

[Lefta Dissenter]

3. THAT was funny! :) (eom)

:)

[rustydog]

4. Censorship of the press...

Hummm, it worked for Bush in America, perhaps it will be a resounding success in Iraqica, our 51st state.

[saigon68]

5. NAH---ITS IRAQ-NAM

Not a state yet, its kind of like hell on earth.

Kind of a cross between Dante's Inferno and Archie Bunker's Place.

[Paschall]

6. I think "inciting murder" is an excellent reason to shut down media

When do Ann Coulter's outlets get raided by the DOJ?

"We should invade their countries, kill their leaders and convert them to Christianity." - September 13, 2001

"If the Democrats start extolling you--get a gun." - November 20, 2003

"My only regret with Timothy McVeigh is he did not go to the New York Times Building." - interview with NY Observer

"RE: McVeigh quote. Of course I regret it. I should have added, 'after everyone had left the building except the editors and reporters.'" - interview RightWingNews.com

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