Academic says no harm in showing SAS troops

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A journalism professor says media outlets which identify SAS soldiers aren't putting them in more danger.
A journalism professor says media outlets which identify SAS soldiers aren't putting them in more danger.

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05 Jul 2011 09:41p.m.

Nutz wrote:

If our newspapers get photos from foreign journalists of NZ SAS soldiers then I agree they should play the game and help conceal them from general perusal. I would have figured that our SAS would be wise enough now though to realise the media are all over any major event in Kabul and that they should be more proactive in concealing their own identities. Only one of the four SAS guys in the photo has concealed his features with a mask which I thought all SAS guys would carry. Surely there would have been a lesson to be learnt from when Willy Apiata was captured on camera uncovered. Even if our media comply, there is no such restriction on international journalists.

05 Jul 2011 08:01p.m.

ROBERT wrote:

Good on you Paul i agree having a similar background to you. Words fail me what the professor stated. I would have to question his so called expertise in matters of national security. We know why in a like situation, our AOS wear face masks, and thats in our little peaceful country. The reality is, terrorism is worldwide. Godbless NZ.

05 Jul 2011 12:21p.m.

Sam wrote:

I'm a schlub... Mr Mateparae is the designate. Oh well whatever we'll probably still be in Dustbowlistan in a month anyway so what's the difference