It's a matter of ethics and responsibility of the news organization itself to be honest with its audience and protect the integrity of the news product. It should be market forces not government regulation that protects it.

Like other journalists who cover the news under dangerous circumstances, [Woodruff and Vogt] showed great courage in the assignment they took on. Unfortunately, this incident shows the risks journalists face in covering war while trying to ensure that the public is informed.

President Arroyo's actions could usher in a new era of press censorship and intimidation.