These photos are not desired by the media to inform the public. That can be accomplished by a respectful listing of the honored dead. The media desires photos for IMPACT.
I agree that the media wants it for impact, for political reasons and to make a sad time worst.
As the son of a Marine killed on active duty in 1965, and as a Career Marine I opose this both from the family and the warrior's point of view. Let the family have privacy during this highly emotional time. There is a time and place for impact however it is NOT at Dover AFB or the back of a C-17. GySgt R. Beasley USMC Ret.
I say the rule, as written is great!! It is so convoluted and confusing that the next liberal media hound that takes a picture will find themselves sued by the family of one of the deceased that didn't give their permission. It will only take one or two photos then America will be bored. The deceased is usually only at Dover for 72 hours, how quick can a paparazzi get permission from the right family then be there to take only the picture of THAT one? Too much work for the lazy, too much risk of litigation for any magazine or paper buying and publishing the picture. I think one or two pictures followed by a few law suits and this will be a done deal. The way to control the media is with money not laws. Early in this nation’s history we used to be able to Tar and feather paparazzi, wish we could do it now; that would make sure of truth in journalism.
