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How long before we see a photo of Kevin Sites with his recently severed head resting comfortably on his back?

Oh, this is very interesting! BM

gus, that's what's making me uncomfortable. it just seems like a stoopid idea to me. but i won't deny that i am also curious, although it makes me feel kinda dirty. partaking in making a violent conflict a part of entertainment culture. well, more so than it already is. yecchh.

Everything in life has a positive, and a negative side. The good thing about this is that they might be able to record what really is happening in certain areas of the world in case the governments of the world tell us different. If they make money good for them! If they survive many of these men come back home changed, and sometimes not for the better. They could also come back wounded or sick.

To me, it's a good thing to be able to choose how your going to die when it's for a good cause.

Yes,yes, that is a good thing. But what we may also observe is escalation of conflict, just because it gets media attention more and more. Similar to decapitations and kidnappings - where media play a crucial role. That is perhaps not so good and has me worried.

Like I said, I'm confused about what to think of the whole project.

There are incidents where the bastards in charge decide it would be best for a certain reporter to "die in conflict"

Mr. Sites better tread carefully.

Of course, I imagine he'll have quite an entourage and that might ensure his safety from the more devious sorts.

I'm wonder if I have revealed too much and am now in the sniper's scope?

indeed gus. watch your rear.

Another negative side may be that some reporters might stage phony conflicts just for the money.

Lets hope those that are out there doing this are honest, and sincere in their endeavor. I believe this kind of journalism is here to stay.

AE, I wouldn't be in the least surprise. Also, some conflicts that wouldn't have errupted violently, may, just for the heck of it. To be on TV.

This happens more than people realize in all levels of our society.

I'm not so sure I would go that far, Angelique.

Who would benefit from the death of a donut maker?

I believe his level is safe.

LOL for sure

They are being closely watched, the donut makers. But if one of them talks too much or steps out of line, they're all in trouble.

The cops would suffer without their donut breaks. The government would not stand for it.

Dagmaraka


I think Gus would rather has his....er....front protected.

BBB

True! true!! I have a friend whose life work is a comprehensive look into the (not-so) secret relationship between cops and donuts.

LOL They need their sugar rush.

It's here, it's real, it's live. Let's see what comes out of it. It does seem to get some attention - in 2 hours since first post Sites got 55 comments on his blog. So far nothing earth-shattering. Interviews, photo essays, some short videos, blogs, links to related stories (now THAT i like, but that's got nothing to do with Sites). I'm mui curious and will be looking in often in the next few weeks.

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Date: 27 Sep 2005 10:44:52 -0700
Subject: Now live -- Kevin Sites in the Hot Zone
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THE WAIT IS OVER. JOIN KEVIN SITES, AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST, AS HE REPORTS FROM MORE THAN 20 ARMED CONFLICTS OVER THE COURSE OF 12 MONTHS. BE THERE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY AS HE SEEKS OUT THE UNTOLD AND UNDERREPORTED STORIES DEEP WITHIN CONFLICT.


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• AUDIO DISPATCHES
• READER DISCUSSION FORUMS


ONE MAN. ONE YEAR. A WORLD OF CONFLICT.

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