Some members of the community have pointed out that my original post, that was merely a link to a news report, was insufficient as a diary, so this is an amendment to flesh out my thoughts.
I do not believe that it is in the public interest for the government to edit or censor out the 911 transcript. What the gunman said could have bearing on his state of mind, and motivations in the horrible attack. We are entitled to the truth. I find the concept redacted transcripts Orwellian and just creepy. Lynch says that she does not want to engage in “re-victimizing” those involved. That sound admirable, but that could be a rational for withholding information about any crime.
Some say that releasing the transcripts would be giving the gunman a soapbox to spew his rantings. The media has given this story non-stop coverage for days. I don’t think the written 911 transcripts are going to be incendiary.
Currently, families of victims of 9/11 attacks are seeking to have the 20-something pages of the Commission report released. Doesn’t it seem clear now that the truth was hidden from the public, while we were pushed into wars of aggression?
Sunlight is always the best disinfectant. I applaud those, including Assange, Snowden, Manning, who have sacrificed to let us know what our government is doing.
Below are links to three different media outlets who have reported the story. Thanks to those who give me advise and guidance on my first diary
www.cnn.com/…
www.realclearpolitics.com/…
www.washingtonpost.com/...