Here is David Barstow’s April 20th, 2008 article. His lengthy article explains how the Department of Defense recruited over 75 retired military officers to basically lead interviews and discussion on major news channels. Some if these experienced retirees still had numerous ties to what had been going on at that point which was to remain undisclosed. At fault, is the Bush Administration for knowing, and allowing this. This was referred to as turning the media into some sort of media “Trojan Horse.” Information that was supposed to be concealed was released into the public through the media, which just adds onto the cause. Although the Pentagon initially issued a statement exonerating the program, the Pentagon inspector general's office later said it was flawed, and the statement was withdrawn.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/21/business/media/21barstowqa.html
This is a New York Times Q&A with Barstow, as he is questioned about the article he had previously wrote, his life and how he feels. I agree with what Barstow has to say by all means. As confidentiality is detrimental and very important in life.
http://mediamatters.org/research/200904210002
An NBC article/video clip discussed on media matter's about Barstow's article. This is somewhat of the immediate reaction to the situation and how people felt once they saw what was going on.
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2008/apr2008/med-a25.shtml
http://www.salon.com/news/opinion/glenn_greenwald/2008/04/20/nyt
Two in depth article's about the Pentagon and story itself among what had been going on. All specifics are released as the story has blown up.
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