According to an MSNBC source, the Los Angeles Times recently ran a poll to determine whether its readers approved of "embedded" reporters. 60% of respondents approved. 40% disapproved because they believe that having the reporters situated with troops could give the enemy too much information.

Didn't anyone disapprove because "embedding" (I can't take this word seriously) ensures that U.S. news reporters will be sure to cover up the ugly stuff and report only what the White House and the Pentagon wants them to? When U.S. soldiers fought in Vietnam, reporters were prohibited from telling the public anything the government didn't want us to hear. This kinder and gentle administration has found a better way to control the media--by flattering them with "relationships" with U.S. troops. Of course, it isn't all kind and gentle--we have learned how the White House reacts to anyone who questions the current military or political strategy.

And since you probably won't be seeing this on your favorite TV news show, here's the latest tidbit from Afghanistan (remember Afghanistan?): The U.S. just made another mistake and dropped a bomb in a residential area, killing 11 innocent Afghan citizens.