Mainstream Media

So, I was spending some time perusing the internet and I came across a little story on MSN.com that really irked me. It seems that Prince Harry of England is not going to be heading to Iraq with his unit in the British Army. This decision was made by the top general over the British forces in Iraq. The basis for said decision was a security concern for the prince and his company. Apparently, and I say this with the utmost sarcasm, the media made a little boo-boo. You see, when every major news outlet in the world got word of the young prince's deployment they thought it would be a fantastic idea to publicize it. You know, because there would be nobody of questionable intent interested in the news and try to exploit such things. OK, even I can't keep a straight face after that one. How ignorant of the world's media. Why didn't they just send an invitation to the entire world's terrorist organizations to meet him when he stepped off the plane - oh wait, they did. This is where media has crossed the line, in my opinion. Sure, it is their job to bring us news but at what cost. At no point should there be free license to publish information that will bring about direct dire consequences to the individuals being discussed in said news story. And maybe I am being to broad with my brush here and need to narrow it down to government/military actions. How can anybody with any semblance of a conscience publicize the specific actions of said organizations when the information will provide direct advantage to those said actions are being taken against should the information fall into their hands? I'm not saying that governments should expect free reign to run amok but they should at the very least not be put in jeopardy by their home state news organizations. I'm sure Prince Harry is feeling very frustrated in not being able to remain with the group of individuals he was assigned to due to the fact that his very presence would raise the danger factor to them all 1000 fold. And who can he thank for this position, his home country's media along with those who hail from his allies' countries. Bravo to the media for this mess. Once again you have worsened the situation with your need for a story.