FEMA Prohibits Media From Photographing Dead - GoFuckYourself.com

directfiesta · 09-07-2005, 10:40 AM

After all, it is a HOMELAND security matter

New Orleans, LA (AHN) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency, leader of post-Hurricane Katrina rescue efforts, announces it does not want news media to photograph fatalities as more and more bodies are recovered from New Orleans' receding waters.

The agency has rejected requests from journalists wanting to accompany rescue boats searching for storm victims, Reuters reports.

A spokeswoman says space was needed on the rescue boats and that "the recovery of the victims is being treated with dignity and the utmost respect."

FEMA states, "We have requested that no photographs of the deceased be made by the media."

The White House is receiving widespread criticism for its handling of the relief effort. Several officials claim response has been slow and bureaucratic, resulting in the current devastating conditions in those areas hit by Katrina on Aug. 29.

warlock5 · 09-07-2005, 11:18 AM

FEMA is doing everything it can to prevent negative PR from their huge fuck-up.

mackey · 09-07-2005, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by warlock5

FEMA is doing everything it can to prevent negative PR from their huge fuck-up.

x2

You're so right

sumphatpimp · 09-07-2005, 11:21 AM

you people posting pics of one another is scary enough.
we don't need pics of dead guys too.

Jarmusch · 09-07-2005, 11:26 AM

Don't worry, a ton links to the dead people pics are gonna be posted here..

JFK · 09-07-2005, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sumphatpimp

you people posting pics of one another is scary enough.
we don't need pics of dead guys too.

No shit , I hope I didnt scare you too much

RuthB · 09-07-2005, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by warlock5

FEMA is doing everything it can to prevent negative PR from their huge fuck-up.

nothing wrong with showing some respect for the dead

directfiesta · 09-07-2005, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by WEGRuth

nothing wrong with showing some respect for the dead

Just like for the dead soldiers coming back in a box ... This administration has so much respect ... they should start having some for the living

After Shock Media · 09-07-2005, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by WEGRuth

nothing wrong with showing some respect for the dead

They are dead, they do not need respect. Now I can understand respecting the living relatives and all.
Though I do think the press should be allowed to photograph and document this piece of history.

sonofsam · 09-07-2005, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by WEGRuth

nothing wrong with showing some respect for the dead

Them not wanting people to take pics of the dead has nothing to do with respecting the deceased...

pocketkangaroo · 09-07-2005, 12:18 PM

Wonder why they didn't request photographers to do the same during the tsunami coverage.

jockboy60 · 09-07-2005, 12:25 PM

fucking eh

69pornlinks · 09-07-2005, 01:36 PM

hmmm, i wonder why??? after the Tusami(sp) it was all types of media...the ONLY media i saw (not that i watch alot of news) is of news outlets..no guy with his handycam, or tourist with a digital cam..nothing

Fletch XXX · 09-07-2005, 01:38 PM

because its going to look like concentration camp shit and they dont want the public to see literally piles of unrecognizable, water deformed, gastrous exploded bodies and more.

can you imagine what exploding corpses must look like?

they want to keep a lid on this one for sure.

tranza · 09-07-2005, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by WEGRuth

nothing wrong with showing some respect for the dead

that's my point too. it's all about respect

09-07-2005, 10:40 AM	#1
directfiesta Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 29,675	FEMA Prohibits Media From Photographing Dead After all, it is a HOMELAND security matter New Orleans, LA (AHN) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency, leader of post-Hurricane Katrina rescue efforts, announces it does not want news media to photograph fatalities as more and more bodies are recovered from New Orleans' receding waters. The agency has rejected requests from journalists wanting to accompany rescue boats searching for storm victims, Reuters reports. A spokeswoman says space was needed on the rescue boats and that "the recovery of the victims is being treated with dignity and the utmost respect." FEMA states, "We have requested that no photographs of the deceased be made by the media." The White House is receiving widespread criticism for its handling of the relief effort. Several officials claim response has been slow and bureaucratic, resulting in the current devastating conditions in those areas hit by Katrina on Aug. 29. __________________ I know that Asspimple is stoopid ... As he says, it is a FACT ! But I can't figure out how he can breathe or type , at the same time ....

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09-07-2005, 11:18 AM	#2
warlock5 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Uranus Posts: 2,808	FEMA is doing everything it can to prevent negative PR from their huge fuck-up.

09-07-2005, 11:21 AM	#4
sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	you people posting pics of one another is scary enough. we don't need pics of dead guys too.

09-07-2005, 11:26 AM	#5
Jarmusch Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 12,464	Don't worry, a ton links to the dead people pics are gonna be posted here..

09-07-2005, 12:18 PM	#11
pocketkangaroo Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 8,452	Wonder why they didn't request photographers to do the same during the tsunami coverage.