Don't Use the T Word

As was widely reported on the blogosphere, the BBC had edited the word terrorist out of its reports on 7/7. Well, CNN seems to be playing silly buggers too because-

Israeli troops have arrested five members of Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad in the West Bank city of Tulkarem after Tuesday's suicide attack in Netanya that killed four Israelis

Militants? It seems that for the MSM 9/11 and 3/11 and 7/7 have not been lesson enough. It's my belief that this sort of equivocation only serves to encourage our enemies. Can you imagine how different the world would be now if the media were giving the War on Terrorism the same sort of support that WW2 received? Where are the news reports highlighting the successes of the troops? Where is the support for the policies of the West to liberate those under the heel of tyranny? Where are the movies that enocurage patriotism and determination in the face of our foes? Where is the understanding that our values of freedom and tolerance are under threat?

At least some people seem to get it right-

Ra'anan Gissin, a spokesman for Sharon, said the blast underscored "one simple lesson" about how to deal with terrorism.

"With terrorists, you don't talk; you don't sign deals," Gissin said. "With terrorists, you fight."