Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. #1

    Question Media Still Banned from Taking Photos of Dead Soldiers Returning Home

    I know media can cover the funerals and returning home of dead soldiers now as stated here:

    http://www.mail.com/Article.aspx?art...gtech&pageid=1

    But the article still says, the media need permission of the dead soldier's family.
    But what about once the dead soldier's body leaves the military base and goes to his/her family home? can the media stand outside the dead soldier's family home and take photos of him/her without the family's permission?

    Also, anyone know the name of the old law that banned media coverage of dead soldiers returning home and what's the name of the new law?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Behind a Desk
    Posts
    98,846

    Default Re: Media Still Banned from Taking Photos of Dead Soldiers Returning Home

    People don't typically take bodies to their homes.

    The media can take pictures of events from a lawful vantage point.

    This isn't a new law, as such; it's a change of policy.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Posts
    471

    Default Re: Media Still Banned from Taking Photos of Dead Soldiers Returning Home

    The ban is currently under review.
    http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...ryId=101137468

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Key West, FL
    Posts
    2,350

    Default Re: Media Still Banned from Taking Photos of Dead Soldiers Returning Home

    Well nobody is going to be able to open the casket and take a picture.

    I fail to see what the issue is. One picture of a casket coming off a military plane with an honor guard is the same as any other picture of the same thing. Nobody could tell them apart. What public interest would there be in watching a casket go by? Why would the media even bother? I think is just a symbolic thing and of no real meaning.

    Certainly if a local person dies in the war and there is a public or private service there is going to be some media interest and attention. How does this harm anyone?

    Why would it even bother anybody?

    1. Sponsored Links
       

Similar Threads

  1. Retail Fraud / Shoplifting: Banned After Taking Cosmetics
    By forsca in forum Criminal Charges
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 09-14-2011, 08:08 PM
  2. Disorderly Conduct: Can I Be Arrested for Taking Photos in a Theatre
    By evident in forum Criminal Charges
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 07-04-2011, 01:51 PM
  3. Right to Enter Dead Relative's Home
    By ohcomenow in forum Estate Planning, Administration and Probate
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 05-14-2010, 04:32 PM
  4. Unlawful Presence and Overstay: Returning Home After an Overstay
    By indon12 in forum Immigration Issues
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 11-13-2008, 04:18 PM
  5. Neighbor Taking Photos Over Fence at 4am
    By Sassy28 in forum Real Estate Ownership and Title
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 08-29-2008, 03:37 PM
 
 
Sponsored Links

Legal Help, Information and Resources