The tragedy and human suffering in Southeast Asia is undeniable. But is the media making the situation worse by playing up the environmental destruction for ratings, thereby keeping needed tourist dollars away from the local economies?

Couretsy of LGF.

Ocean Rover Tsunami Update

Footage was also arranged in a “before & after” method that is not consistent with the real situation. All the beautiful “before” footage shown by CBS was actually filmed AFTER the tsunami.

Maybe CBS can do another investigation after if they ever get finished with the Dan Rather thing.

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CBS News President Andrew Heyward said Monday that he hopes the panel, which he has not yet named, will report in "weeks, not months"...Washington Post - September 22, 2004