why aren't we allowed to talk about the VT shooting?

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Eh I don't agree with the media publishing the videos and pictures and notes this guy made.

I'm a bit torn about it really. MSNBC touched on that a bit last night, and I think they're correct that the videos and such probably would have gotten out some other way if they didn't broadcast them. Even if the package went straight to the cops/FBI, they would have leaked. And they DO have an obligation to broadcast the "news", which this certainly is, and the viewer can choose what they want to see from there. So I'm leaning towards thinking they did the right thing, but yes, it's a damn shame that this guy gets to have his message and face broadcast everywhere. Could do a lot more damage. Emotional damage and tempting more copycats. I guess I'm just glad I didn't have to make the call.