Giuliana Sgrena, the Italian reporter for the communist newspaper Il Manifesto, describes the incident that resulted in the death of one of her rescuers as a cold American attempt to silence. She quotes her captors as warning her of the American's probable intent. (See "Wounded Italian journalist recalls ordeal")

While the incident is very unfortunate, one has to remember they were in a war zone on a road that is extremely dangerous. The differences in recollection of the incident could be chalked up to perception, adrenaline and/or faulty recall.

But one has to keep in mind that Ms. Sgrena's ideological bent can, and most probably does, play into her comments. She works for a communist newspaper and therefore it can be assumed she shares that ideology.

As such she would have no sympathies for the United States and would craft any recollection in such a way as to paint the US in the most negative light possible.

Does that make the injury and loss of life any more acceptable? Certainly not. But we must remember that if someone has a history of opposing the United States and her activities. If they can be documented through their writings to twist the facts to support their own ideology and world view. That is not going to change and they suddenly become honest, objective reporters just because of an incident such as this.

To the contrary, they will use just such an incident to further their cause by formatting it in such a way as to support their world view and move popular opinion through disingenuous reporting.

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