Re: oops: Operation code names causes backlash.

At least CNN didn't break into programming to announce that the SEALs were
preparing to attempt a secret risky mission in Pakistan.  ; )

Johne Cook
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On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 2:06 PM, Bruce Geerdes <[email protected]> wrote:

> On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 1:02 PM, Peter T. Chattaway <
> petert-LOVM4QxV+tDq6eQxt3vRmLDks+cytr/[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > I mean, if the association of "Geronimo" with "jumping" goes back to the
> > military itself, then I see no reason to assume that the military meant
> > anything *other* than "jumping" in this case.
> >
>
> Except this mission had nothing to do with "jumping"?
>
> I understand where the Indians are coming from, but I don't think military
> folk are considering the PC implications when choosing code names. Now
> maybe
> if government could have kept its big mouth shut and not shared the name
> (and oh-so-many other details that seem like they could compromise future
> missions), nobody would've got their feelings hurt.
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