Most Americans' view of the Iraq war is heavily filtered (no cameras at Dover) and mediated by politicians, pundits and the nightly news. Yet few get an "on the street" view. Lara Logan, CBS's chief foreign correspondent, produced such a view in a documentary that CBS won't air. Instead, it is available only on the Web. This AlterNet story gives the details:
The segment in question -- "Battle for Haifa Street" -- is a piece of first-rate journalism but one that appears only on the CBS News website -- and has never been broadcast. It is a gritty, realistic look at life on the very mean streets of Baghdad and includes interviews with civilians who complain that the U.S. military presence is only making their lives worse and the situation more deadly.
See for yourself what the controversy is all about. You can watch the video here (RealPlayer required):Text of the email from Lara Logan:
From: lara logan
Subject: help
The story below only appeared on our CBS website and was not aired on CBS. It is a story that is largely being ignored, even though this is taking place every single day in central Baghdad, two blocks from where our office is located.
Our crew had to be pulled out because we got a call saying they were about to be killed, and on their way out, a civilian man was shot dead in front of them as they ran.
I would be very grateful if any of you have a chance to watch this story and pass the link on to as many people you know as possible. It should be seen. And people should know about this.
If anyone has time to send a comment to CBS -- about the story -- not about my request, then that would help highlight that people are interested, and this is not too gruesome to air, but rather too important to ignore.
Many, many thanks.
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