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Michael Moore Angers War Photographer
The New York Post's Page Six is claiming that Michael Yon, a former Special Forces fighter, is planning to sue Academy Award-winning filmmaker Michael Moore for misuse of his photo showing a bloody Iraqi child carried by an American soldier.According to the report, Mr. Yon, now known for his pro-soldier blog reports from wartime Iraq and Afghanistan, takes great pains to ensure the integrity of his images and "goes out of his way to make sure they aren't used for demagogic diatribes."
Mr. Moore's Web site, which also goes by the name Demagogic Diatribes "R" Us, used the dramatic image in a posting last year to show his disgust with the Iraq war, the George W. Bush Administration, and possibly Carl's Jr. For nearly seven months, Yon tried to contact Moore to discuss the issue, but he never heard back.
Page Six spoke with Yon's lawyer, who said, "The implication on Moore's Web site was that our soldiers were somehow responsible for that kid being wounded... That is absolutely not true." Yon also weighed in, saying, "I've never sued anyone in my life. It looks like Mr. Moore might be the first."
The image (see below), which was selected by TIME.com viewers as 2005's best photo, shows Army Maj. Mark Bieger carrying an Iraqi girl fatally wounded by a car-bomb.
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Brandon Barker
B. Brandon Barker's writing has appeared in Global City Review, The Year's Best Fantasy & Horror (St. Martin's Press), Verbicide, The Feed and online at McSweeney's. He's also the author of the novel Operation Emu. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, he was born in England, raised in Arkansas and now lives in Virginia.Comments (20)
Bas
11:47AM Jan 15th 2009
Anything thought-provoking message that might come out of Michael Moore is destroyed by his over-the-top-ness and the way he exploits others for his own horn-blowing.
It seems that Mr. Yon tried to handle this amicably and without the use of lawyers, but Mr. Moore couldn't be bothered to respond.
It seems that Mr. Yon tried to handle this amicably and without the use of lawyers, but Mr. Moore couldn't be bothered to respond.
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Marsha Bailey
12:07PM Jan 15th 2009
Michael Moore is a disgusting pig. I hope Yon wins big and teaches Moore a lesson.
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(0) rmhairshow
12:13PM Jan 15th 2009
Michael Moron Moore,what do you expect from this pushy liberal,he's disgusting,I wish Mr.Yon the best.
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(0) moderate
12:21PM Jan 15th 2009
What I feel this photo shows is love and heartbreak. This soldiers heart is hurting and he is cradeling this child with tenderness and love. I feel for them both.
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(0) Mokele Mbembe
12:33PM Jan 15th 2009
I'm a liberal, but don't ever EVER associate me with Michael Moore. Bleeding-heart ambulance-chasing intellectually-dishonest drama-freak.
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(0) WILL
12:40PM Jan 15th 2009
moore LOOKS PERFECT WITH THE LOSER SIGN ON HIS FOREHEAD
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(0) vivian B
12:53PM Jan 15th 2009
This photo touches my American soul.
It speaks of the compassion of one of
our country's soldiers, taking the time
to acknowledge the preciousness of a life.
It speaks of the compassion of one of
our country's soldiers, taking the time
to acknowledge the preciousness of a life.
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(0) Roy
12:54PM Jan 15th 2009
I lost all respect for Mr. Moore when I took a good look at his "ambush" journalism. The way he treated Charlton Heston during the interview at his home was the last straw.
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(0) Missjoi86
1:07PM Jan 15th 2009
This is such a touching photo. I was actually getting teary-eyed watching the image. It shows that someone has a heart afterall, especially during a time like this for a child. I really do wish the Soldier a safe journey back home as well as all the brave ones who've been fighting in a senseless war. God Bless :)
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(0) IRONBLUEEYES
1:12PM Jan 15th 2009
God bless that soldier whereever he is. His holding her was the last act of human kindness she experienced on this earth and only a complete scumbag like Michael Moore could attempt to detract from that image. What a piece of garbage!
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(0) Wish Belkin
1:16PM Jan 15th 2009
"For nearly seven months, Yon tried to contact Moore to discuss the issue, but he never heard back."
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Next time, invite him to dinner. He looks like a man who can't say no to a baked ham.
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Next time, invite him to dinner. He looks like a man who can't say no to a baked ham.
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(0) Ryan
1:19PM Jan 15th 2009
Michael Moore hit a new low with this one... The photo speaks for itself... Yet Moore tries to point the finger at soldiers who are serving our nation... very despicable if may say so...
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(0) brntrewesl
1:23PM Jan 15th 2009
Loser libs continue to beat the “senseless war” drum. When terrorists come to blow up you and your family, be sure to tell the soldier who responds that he is fighting a “senseless war", and thank the Messiah for helping to reduce your “carbon footprint.”
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(0) Zaggs
1:44PM Jan 15th 2009
I can understand why Yon is so pissed. The story goes Maj. Bieger was leading a patrol threw an Iraqi town when they stopped their Stryker vehicles for a few moments for some PR. Instead of waiting till they started moving again the terrorista attacked via car bomb one of the Stryker vehicles which had a group of children near it who had come out to see the soldiers (and probably try to get candy). This was when Farah was injured and Bieger wanted to get her to an American hospital. She died en route. Yet Moore tried to make the photo stand for the polar opposite.
Also if Yon is "pro-soldier" wouldn't Moore be "anti-soldier" then?
Also if Yon is "pro-soldier" wouldn't Moore be "anti-soldier" then?
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(0) CrystalCase2001
1:41PM Jan 15th 2009
1.2 Million Iraqis have died since the start of this tragic war, which never should have happened in the first place. They were killed by our people and their's. The Iraqi way of life has been disrupted and destroyed, their cities and homes have been damaged and destroyed, as well as their infrastructure. If suing Michael Moore over this one image, when the point he was trying to make was more important, then go for it.
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(0) CrystalCase2001
2:11PM Jan 15th 2009
The point being: WE SHOULD NOT HAVE INVADED IRAQ! 1.2 million people would mostly be alive today, if Bush had not declared this totally senseless war on them. If we were not there, that child would be alive. Being against war does not automatcally make a person "anti-soldier."
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(0) Dennis Wnek
2:08PM Jan 15th 2009
I find it very encouraging that so many people were appalled and disgusted with Mr.Moore's actions. That soldiers actions are, I hope, what the world should see of this country's citizens and soldiers.
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(0) Ryan
2:23PM Jan 15th 2009
CrystalCase20012:11PMJan 15th 2009
Being against war does not automatcally make a person "anti-soldier."
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You are right! Undermining our Military and painting our soldiers to be criminals sure is patriotic! I am sure the Iraqis would be better off today if they were still under Saddam's control...
Being against war does not automatcally make a person "anti-soldier."
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You are right! Undermining our Military and painting our soldiers to be criminals sure is patriotic! I am sure the Iraqis would be better off today if they were still under Saddam's control...
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(0) Marsha Bailey
2:24PM Jan 15th 2009
Crystal said, "If we were not there, that child would be alive." I guess she never heard about Hussein using WMD on his own people. Moore is an anti-American scumbag.
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(0) Paul
2:27PM Jan 15th 2009
I hope that Mr. Moore gets slammed by Mr. Yon.
Mr. Yon is a freelance journalist who can be trusted to tell the truth. He doesn't peddle propoganda.
http://www.michaelyon-online.com/
Mr. Yon is a freelance journalist who can be trusted to tell the truth. He doesn't peddle propoganda.
http://www.michaelyon-online.com/
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