to ensure the anonymity of any who wish it, a trial with most of those in attendance blocked out is not fit for broadcast, and not altogether possible. However, in providing closed circuit access, the Government is themselves putting these players in harms way. The prosecution also points out that publicity and acknowledgement is what the al-Qaida wants most. By publicly broadcasting this trial, it is essentially giving them exactly what they want. I believe that the public benefit far outweighs the concern anyone should have over the al-Qaida. Therefore, I feel that Court-TV should be allowed to broadcast the trial of Zacarias Moussaoui if, and only if, they can find a way to adequately protect those involved....
