[WikiEN-l] News agencies are not RSs

[Durova]

Is it possible to call foul at this mailing list?  This is not an abstract
referendum about the George W. Bush administration policies; it's a
discussion that regards the physical safety of one kidnapping victim.  To
the extent that this victim's circumstances can be generalized, it regards
the safety and fate of others like him.

Wikipedians have tangible editorial and policy responsibilities regarding
the latter.  The former is tangential politics.  It is best to keep these
matters separate.

-Durova

On Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 10:39 AM, Ray Saintonge <saintonge at telus.net> wrote:

> Gwern Branwen wrote:
> > On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 2:42 PM, Sage Ross wrote:
> >
> >> It would raise his profile, indicate that Western media had taken
> >> notice of the kidnapping, and therefore raise his value to the
> >> kidnappers (either his value as a negotiating chip or his symbolic
> >> value if executed).
> >>
> > I don't buy this thinking. This is the sort of wooly-headed stuff that
> > has us throwing billions down the black hole of Homeland Security &
> > taking off our shoes at airports. 'security experts' will say
> > anything; I don't trust them unless they're Bruce Schneier.
> >
> >
> Fear is one of the great motivators, and those (motivated by the other
> great motivator, greed) making big money out of Homeland Security know
> it.  I doubt that their antics would stand up to any kind of
> cost/benefit analysis.  Smaller amounts spent in other areas would be
> far more effective at saving more lives.
>
> Ec
>
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