Is it okay to censor the media during times of war to protect military interests?

Question

For example, censoring a failed mission to protect public opinion polls.

I know it's being done now, but is it acceptable, and do the pros outweigh the cons

Answer 1

No it is not okay, although it is done, it is our country lying to us. Your example about failed missions and popular opinion polls is a perfect example, why shouldnt we know if our missions are failing? We are Americans and we have the right to know what our country is doing. If the information gets out and is shared then the givernment should not censor it. If someone leaks confidential information then that person should faces the consequences but the information should remain public information. Why should we allow the government to hide stuff from us or to try and sway the way we feel? Let the truth be told and set us free.

Answer 2

You definitely do not want the enemy to know your exact location and your strategy, therefore censorship would be your best bet in this situation. But if it is a failed mission, it would depend on other circumstance. Did they have poor intelligence or was the strategy not planned appropriately. If so they may try a different strategy and gain better intelligence before they try the mission again. Once again censorship is key so that the enemy does not gain access to important details of the mission.

Are guys lives are on the line out there and we need to do whatever it takes to bring them home alive!! If there was poor judgement or bad practises happening out on the field, the story will definitely get told in time!!

Answer 3

It has always been considered so. Even in peace time, the government has secrets which are illegal to reveal. Some of World War II's secrets have only recently been declassified, for instance information about the Navajo Code Talkers.
In the case of total war, like WWII, measures are particularly strict.

Answer 4

there is truth and there are lies
once caught out in a lie all else is deemed a lie

those who claim higher ground [higher freedoms ] either walk the higher path or are revealed as great decievers
here [answers] we prove free speach
but lies make the spin be seen for what it is [a lie]
protecting military intrest ot war mongering lies
decievers in little things decieve in greater things
whats the greater truth [ faulse report ] spin or honest reporting
in war we need as a free people to be able to speak clearly [its called diplomicy]
a lie lies heavy upon truth [ more truth or more lies ]
where ends the lie
with who will the truth begin
we know not even where the lie began

Answer 5

it's being done now ,what are you thinking or saying