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THE SUICIDE BOMB BLOTTER -

*If a man-bites-dog story is news and dog-bites-man isn't, why are journalists still so interested in man-blows-up-self stories?*

How do you think "suicide bomber" events in Iraq should be covered in the Press?

Howard Kurtz explores that issue in his piece Blowing Up a Ritual.

There are different styles or approaches to Police Blotters. Some are done in a very understated way by simply reporting the barest facts on an Incident Log.

What do you think?

:: Media Notes Extra: WaPo ::
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