War insurgents, now, see journalists as a political symbol, a political pawn. They are no longer seen as an innocent observer.
More Quotes from Ann Cooper:
The crackdown is clearly continuing, and the revival of old charges against journalists is part of that pattern. We call on Prime Minister Meles Zenawi to order an investigation into these charges which contradict his stated policy.Ann Cooper
We welcome this important court decision. The government should withdraw these spurious charges against all of the former Daily News journalists, repeal AIPPA and allow the Daily News to reopen.
Ann Cooper
We are disturbed that Yahoo has once again provided account-holder information that has been used to jail an Internet writer. We call on Yahoo to make a complete public disclosure of how many such requests it has received.
Ann Cooper
In three years, 61 people have been killed in Iraq on journalistic duties.
Ann Cooper
By failing to account for all shooting deaths and demonstrate that it is taking steps to avoid future tragedies, the U.S. military shows an alarming disregard for the safety of civilians, including journalists covering this conflict.
Ann Cooper
They're held for months at a time, never charged.
Ann Cooper
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Politics Quotes, Sign & Symbol Quotes, War & Peace QuotesI wish I could write as mysterious as a cat.
Edgar Allan Poe
We shall meet again. I have believed in God. I obeyed the laws of war and was loyal to my flag.
Adolf Eichmann
For a child actor, it's a matter of listening, reacting, and being able to put yourself in a new place without being scared.
Jena Malone